Magaziner Secures $800K for WPD Radios, Scanners
By: Rob Borkowski on February 19, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Warwick Police and local officials at WPD headquarters Tuesday to announce he secured $800,000 of federal funding for new portable WPD radios and radio scanners.
CT, Coventry Wrong-Way Drivers Stopped On 95S
By: Rob Borkowski on February 18, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
EAST GREENWICH, RI — RI State Police troopers stopped a Coventry woman & CT man driving the wrong way on Rte. 95S Feb. 15, charging each with DUI, within hours of each other.
Pawtucket Shooting Feb. 16: Coventry Players Safe
By: Rob Borkowski on February 17, 2026 in Coventry, RI news, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — All Coventry players present during the Pawtucket Dennis M. Lynch Arena shooting at a Monday afternoon game are safe, as Rhode Island wrestles with news of a second public shooting that claimed three lives, injuring three.
Stolen Kia Driver Arrested at McDonald’s Jan. 17
By: Rob Borkowski on February 16, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — WPD followed a Flock camera alert of a stolen Kia to Post Road Jan. 17 to McDonalds, detaining three people as they were getting into the car.
Trooper Warwick Arrests Feb. 13: Stolen Goods, Fraud, DUI
By: Rob Borkowski on February 14, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Feb. 6 – 13 included charges for receiving stolen goods, public assistance fraud, and DUI. Here are the basics on […]
CPD Charge Man With Felony Domestic Assault Feb. 13
By: Rob Borkowski on in Coventry, RI news, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police called to a Larch Drive assault Feb. 13, found a man with a large cut to his hand, arresting the man’s roommate for domestic felony assault.
Coventry Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for 5 Malnourished Dogs
By: Rob Borkowski on February 13, 2026 in Police, Coventry, RI news, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are reminding the community that animal cruelty is a serious crime, unacceptable, and avoidable, after charging another local dog owner with animal cruelty for a […]
Warwick Arrests Jan. 2026: DUI, Assault, Stolen Vehicle
By: Rob Borkowski on February 12, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — WPD January 2026 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, felony assault, stolen vehicle possession, and embezzling, and illegal drugs.
Attleboro Man Faces Gun Charges March 25
By: Rob Borkowski on February 10, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — WPD stopped & arrested a MA driver for speeding on Airport Road Dec. 31, leveling gun charges for unlicensed carry & a large-capacity loader.
Trooper Coventry Arrests Feb. 8: Fentanyl, No Pistol Permit
By: Rob Borkowski on February 9, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI —Coventry arrests and Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Jan. 30 – Feb. 8 involved charges for fentanyl and clonazepam possession, unpermitted pistol, vandalism and illegal […]
Trooper Warwick Arrests Feb. 6: Counterfeiting, Vandalism
By: Rob Borkowski on February 7, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Jan. 30 – Feb. 6 included charges for counterfeiting and vandalism.
Warwick Man Gets 5 Years for Trafficking Cocaine
By: Rob Borkowski on February 2, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man has been sentenced in federal court in Rhode Island to 5 years in prison. for trafficking cocaine, 2 kilos, announced United States Attorney Charles C. […]
Trooper Coventry Arrests Jan. 30: Hit & Run, DUI
By: Rob Borkowski on in Coventry, RI news, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI —Coventry arrests and Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Jan. 28 – 30 involved charges for hit & run, DUI, and a bench warrant arrest, all […]
Trooper Warwick Arrests Jan. 30: Fraud, No Contact
By: Rob Borkowski on January 31, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Jan. 23 – 30 included charges for computer fraud and violating a no contact order. Here are the basics on […]
WPD: Assault Charge Follows Uber Eats Grocery Grapple
By: Rob Borkowski on January 29, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
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Trooper Warwick Arrests Jan. 23: Crack, Fraud, DUI
By: Rob Borkowski on January 26, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Jan 15 – 23. included charges for DUI, crack possession and fraud. Here are the basics on those RI State […]
Warwick Man Among 5 Unemployment Fraud Arrests
By: Rob Borkowski on January 24, 2026 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — A Cranston highway worker, also a Warwick resident, was among five people RI State Police charged with SNAP and/or unemployment fraud this week. The Rhode Island State […]
WPD Arrests Coventry Man For Crack Dec. 4
By: Rob Borkowski on January 22, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
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Trooper Warwick Arrests Jan. 14: Reckless Driving, Stolen Firearms
By: Rob Borkowski on January 19, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Jan 10 – 14. included charges for larceny of firearms and reckless driving. Here are the basics on those RI […]
Warwick, Coventry Parking Ban Set As Snow Falls
By: Rob Borkowski on January 18, 2026 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick has set a parking ban for the city starting at noon Sunday until noon Monday as the National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory warns snowfall accumulating […]
WPD Charges Two for $24K in Tools Stolen, NE Conspiracy
By: Rob Borkowski on January 17, 2026 in Police, Coventry, RI news, Police News & Fire News in RI
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WPD: Driver Fled, Crashed, Arrested
By: Rob Borkowski on January 15, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — On Jan. 15, 2026 at about 2:10 p.m., an erratic driver fled a Warwick Police officer trying to top him near Post Road. The driver led officers […]
Hanz Survives Animal Cruelty, Seeks Home
By: Rob Borkowski on January 14, 2026 in News to You, Coventry, RI news, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Hanz, the German Shepherd, found in a Circle Drive sunroom, emaciated and in need of immediate care from animal cruelty Dec. 19, is now healthy and available […]
Trooper Coventry Arrests Jan 9: Guns, Crack, Chase
By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI —Coventry arrests and Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Jan. 3 – 10 involved charges for larceny, crack possession, carrying an unlicensed pistol and receiving stolen […]
Trooper Warwick Arrests Jan. 9: Larceny, Heroin, Fraud
By: Rob Borkowski on January 10, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Jan 1. – 9 included charges for larceny, heroin possession , and credit fraud. Here are the basics on those RI […]
Burger King Manager Faces Embezzlement Charges Feb. 2
By: Rob Borkowski on January 8, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
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Warwick Arrests Dec. 2025: Unlicensed Pistol, Felony Assaults
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — WPD December 2025 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, unlicensed pistol possession, felony assault and illegal drugs. Warwick Police made 170 arrests during this […]
Trooper Coventry Arrests Jan. 3: Cocaine, Indecent Material
By: Rob Borkowski on January 6, 2026 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI —Coventry arrests and Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Dec. 26 – Jan. 3 involved charges for cocaine possession & reckless driving, and spreading indecent material. […]
Man Runs Into Centerville Road Traffic, Killed, Dec. 30
By: Rob Borkowski on December 31, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are investigating the death of a man killed running into Centerville Road traffic Tuesday night, after two cars struck him. At 8:14 p.m. Dec.30, Warwick […]
CPD Aids New London Turnpike Crash Driver Dec. 27
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are investigating a New London Turnpike crash into a tree on Saturday morning, with rescue personnel transporting the driver to Kent Hospital. Coventry Police report […]
Trooper Kent County Arrests Dec. 26: Domestic Assault, Sex Offender
By: Rob Borkowski on December 29, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Dec. 20 – 26 involved charges for domestic assault and failing to register as a sex offender. Here are […]
Trooper Warwick Arrests Dec. 24: DUI, Reckless Driving
By: Rob Borkowski on December 27, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Dec. 13 – 24 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and domestic assault. Here are the basics on those RI State […]
Lexus Driver Runs Stop Sign, Charged With DUI Nov. 16
By: Rob Borkowski on December 23, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Officer Connor Bemis was working a hotel security detail at the corner of Kilvert Street and Metro Center Boulevard Nov. 16 at 1:35 a.m. when he stopped […]
Trooper Log Coventry Arrests Dec. 20: DUI, Reckless Driver
By: Rob Borkowski on December 22, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Dec. 10- 20 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving and check forgery. Here are the basics […]
CPD Seeks Missing Woman
By: Rob Borkowski on December 18, 2025 in Coventry, RI news, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are asking the public for help locating Leslie Smith, 77, believed to be at risk due to physical and mental health issues, according to a […]
Brown Shooting Suspect Search Continues, Fundraising Aids Victims
By: Rob Borkowski on December 17, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
PROVIDENCE, RI — Saturday’s Brown shooting suspect remains at large, as investigators seek leads on a new person of interest and Rhode Islanders focus on remaining alert for the person […]
WPD: Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Best Western Nov. 19
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — On Nov. 19, WPD officers were called to Best Western Airport Inn, 2138 Post Road, for an indecent exposure report, arresting a long-term resident of the hotel […]
Two Arrested For Feb. 18 Robbery
By: Rob Borkowski on December 15, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police arrested two men for a Feb. 18 robbery of a man selling computer graphics cards via Facebook Marketplace while meeting with him outside CVS, 2790 […]
Trooper Kent County Arrests Dec. 14: Rte. 95 DUIs
By: Rob Borkowski on in Coventry, RI news, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
KENT COUNTY, RI — Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Dec. 1-13 involved charges for DUI after a stop on Rte. 95 and a trespass charge after a […]
Brown University Shooting Suspect Arrested in Coventry Dec. 14
By: Warwick Post Staff on December 14, 2025 in Coventry, RI news, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
COVENTRY, RI — Early Sunday morning, Coventry Police, Providence Police, ATF & FBI agents and U.S. Marhsals arrested a suspect in Saturday’s Brown University shooting. However, WPRI12 reports that the […]