Council Oct. 2: New CPD Chief, Solicitors, President
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Coventry's new CPD Chief Benjamin Witt, hired by unanimous vote at the Oct. 2, 2025 Coventry Town Council meeting.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Coventry-CPD-Chief-Witt-Council-10-02-25-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
COVENTRY, RI — By the end of the Council’s meeting Thursday, the town had a new CPD Chief, new Council President, new solicitors and a new approach to those solicitors’ […]
COVENTRY, RI — By the end of the Council’s meeting Thursday, the town had a new CPD Chief, new Council President, new solicitors and a new approach to those solicitors’ […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Sept. 26 – Oct. 5 involved charges for DUI, domestic violence, shoplifting and vandalism. Here are the basics on those RI […]
UPDATE: 2:05 p.m.: Warwick Police have identified the armed man arrested in a Blake Street home this morning after a 911 domestic violence report involving a firearm as Tyler Bagley, […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police report their investigation into a Skateboarder-Pickup Crash on Boylston Street Thursday has determined the driver was unaware the youth, 5, had ridden under their truck. […]
WARWICK, RI – Warwick Police and firefighters were called to Boylston Street at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 for a 5-year-old child who struck by a vehicle. The driver involved initially […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police report no charges have been filed against the driver who crashed into the playground at Child Care Plus, 963 Tiogue Ave. Coventry, RI Monday, causing […]
COVENTRY, RI — Dist. 5 Town Councilman Robert DeLellis, 56, has resigned from the council following his Sept. 24 arrest by RI State Police for DUI. Town Manager Dan Parillo […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police and  were called to Child Care Plus, 963 Tiogue Ave. Coventry, RI Monday, Sept. 29, 4:46 p.m. after a car crashed into the front of […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Sept.21 – Sept. 26, reported Sept. 29, involved charges for DUI and reckless driving along I-95. […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Sept. 20 – 26 involved charges for reckless driving, DUI, and felony assault. Here are the basics on those RI State […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police were called to Quaker Lane at the intersection with Major Potter Road at 7:22 p.m. Sept. 23 for the second motorcycle crash in as many […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick’s violation-funded red light cameras system, launched in June to inspire safer driving habits while freeing WPD resources for other law enforcement efforts, ends its grace period Monday, […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police report speed was likely a factor when a motorcycle crashed head-on into a Warwick Fire Department rescue Sept. 22 on Diamond Hill Road at 7:40 […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Sept. 15 – 20 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and public assistance fraud. Here are […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Sept. 13 – 19 involved charges for assault, Forgery/Counterfeiting, disorderly conduct and DUI. and a man wanted in many communities […]
WARWICK, RI — Officer Kristopher Orellana spotted a stolen gray Infinity SUV speeding past him south on Post Road at Warwick Avenue Aug. 6 at 5:50 a.m., stopping and arresting […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police arrested local man wanted as the Sept. 6 hit & run pickup driver suspect Monday morning after he turned himself in on a felony arrest […]
WARWICK, RI — WPD August 2025 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, assault, domestic violence, possession of stolen vehicles and illegal drugs. Warwick Police made 210 arrests during this period, […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Coventry man has been found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of multiple counts of child molestation, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced. On Sept. 12, […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Sept. 6 – 13 involved charges for DUI and a man wanted in many communities for receiving stolen […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are searching for the driver of a hit & run pickup driver towing a trailer who fled a traffic stop, crashing with another car near […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Police Department. On July 8, WPD officers arrested a man at Cumberl… You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that! Warwick Post’s writers are committed […]
WARWICK, RI — Tiger Eye Gift Shop was razed by a Conimicut fire Saturday afternoon, a blaze that also seriously damaged Kent Electric, rallying the community to their aid with […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 27 – Sept. 5 involved charges for reckless driving, DUI, domestic assault, and a felony shoplifting suspect wanted in […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  Aug. 21 -26 involved charges for DUI, protection order violation, and child molestation. reckless driving, […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick officers arrested a wrong-way driver on Kilvert Street for suspicion of DUI July 1 at 12:06 a.m., adding an assault charge as the woman resisted the […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 22 – 27 involved charges for reckless driving, DUI, domestic B&E, and domestic assault. Here are the basics on […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are investigating a fake active-shooter “swatting” report at a Cliff Road home Saturday, Aug. 30, at about 2:48 a.m., claiming shots fired. The caller claimed […]
UPDATE: Warwick Police report the motorcycle rider has been pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital. Police have not yet released the names of either the rider or the car driver, […]
WARWICK, RI — Labor Day traffic tests drivers’ patience and skill as Americans brave the busiest air and car travel holiday, so expert tips may come in handy. As an […]
WARWICK, RI — On July 20, at 3:58 p.m., Officer Michael Maccarone spotted a silver Chevy Cruze speeding in a 25 mph zone on West Shore Road, overtaking other cars […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  July 30 to Aug. 14 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and carrying an unlicensed pistol. […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 13 – 21 involved charges for kidnapping and DUI following traffic stops. Here are the basics on those RI State […]
WARWICK, RI — The driver of a slow-moving gray RAV-4 crossing into the other lane near 1556 Post Road July 18 at 1:40 a.m. told officers he had drank, “enough […]
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  July 30 to Aug. 14 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and carrying an unlicensed pistol. […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 3 -14 involved charges for meth, cocaine and a violent crime convict possessing a pistol. Here are the basics […]
WARWICK, RI — WPD July 2025 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, prohibited weapons and assault/injury of a person older than 60. Warwick Police made 187 arrests during […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log July 29 – Aug. 3 involved charges for DUI on Rte. 95 and Greenwich Avenue, and a man wanted for […]
WARWICK, RI – The WPD National Night Out returns Tuesday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park food, fire spinners, mermaids, witches, wagon rides and a petting zoo, among its […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are asking the public’s help investigating a fatal crash of three cars near 771 Post Road Saturday afternoon that killed a 61-year-old Cranston man.  Warwick […]