Swerving Driver Arrested for DUI on West Shore Road
WARWICK, RI— Officer Evan Brown spotted a black Volkswagen drifting over the fog lines headed east on West Shore Road Aug. 9 at 1 a.m., swerving, and crossing into the […]
Police & Fire News in Rhode Island
RI Trooper Log: Crashes, Callers, DUI Arrests
Editor’s note: The following RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not […]
WPD Arrests Man In Oakland Beach Stabbing
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in the Oakland Beach stabbing of his housemate, a 60-year-old woman, who was treated at RI Hospital for multiple stab […]
Woman Pleads No Contest to Manslaughter in Oakland Beach Girl’s Death
PROVIDENCE, RI — Michele Rothgeb, 58, formerly of Oakland Beach, has pleaded no contest to child cruelty and manslaughter in an Oakland Beach girl’s death Jan. 3, 2019, Attorney General […]
WPD Arrests Driver Fleeing Crash on Foot
WARWICK, RI — Officer Kyle Fitzsimmons was called to a crash between a blue BMW and white Toyota Tacoma on Jefferson Boulevard Aug. 10 at 5:20 p.m., learning the BMW […]
Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged with Domestic Violence
WARWICK, RI — The woman charged in a fatal hit-and-run last December faces three counts of domestic violence stemming from an incident on Aug. 5. Skyla Gilroy, 20, of 127 […]
![[CREDIT: Flock Safety] Cranston, Woonsocket and Pawtucket installed advanced traffic surveillance cameras last week, and explained the program Wednesday.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Flock-Traffic-surveillance-Camera-140x140.jpg)
Surprise Traffic Camera Surveillance Draws Criticism
CRANSTON, RI — Surveillance cameras went up on Cranston, Pawtucket and Woonsocket Streets without warning or explanation last week, which police told folks yesterday, something the ACLU finds disturbing. “The […]
WPD: Man Asked to Distance Commits Hit & Run
WARWICK, RI — On July 27, Warwick Police arrested an East Greenwich man wanted in a March 25 hit and run at Seasons Corner Market, 1190 Quaker Ln, who was […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Warwick Police are searching for Dahlya Leclair, 15, believed to be in the company of Jeremy "JD" Reposa, 18. The two are believed to be in a a white 2011 Ford F150 SuperCrew (RI Commercial plate 108860).](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WPD-missing-girl-Dahlya-Leclair-140x140.png)
WPD Seeks Teen Girl Missing Since Aug. 12
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are asking the public’s help finding a 15-year-old girl missing since Aug. 12, posting her photo and that of a man they believe she’s with. […]
RI Trooper Log: DUI, No Contact Order Violation
Editor’s note: The following RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not […]
Warwick Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Domestic Assault
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Warwick man was sentenced in Kent County Superior Court to four years at the ACI for assaulting and seriously injuring his ex-girlfriend. Attorney General Peter F. […]
WPD Arrests Woman for DUI After Two-Car Crash
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police responded to a two-car crash at Post Road and Hoyle Avenue July 27 at 1:46 p.m., arresting the driver of the brown 2014 Volkswagen Jetta […]
