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Rob Borkowski
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Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests For Reckless Driving, DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 22 –  involved charges for reckless driving, DUI, domestic B&E, and domestic assault. Here...

WPD Investigates Fake ‘Swatting’ Call Aug. 30
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...

WPD Investigates Toll Gate Road Motorcycle-Car Crash
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...

Labor Day Traffic: When to Go, What to Know
WARWICK, RI — Labor Day traffic tests drivers’ patience and skill as Americans brave the busiest air and car travel holiday, so expert tips may...

Reckless Driver July 20 Lacked License, Registration
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...

RISP: Kent County, Coventry Arrests: Forgery, Reckless Driving
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,...

Trooper Log – Warwick Arrests: Kidnapping, DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 13 – 21 involved charges for kidnapping and DUI following traffic stops. Here are...

State Lifts Johnson’s Pond Blue Green Algae Warning
COVENTRY, RI — State agencies have lifted the Johnson’s Pond blue green algae warning, making contact with water there, including swimming, fishing and boating, OK....

CCRI Hires Former PPD Chief King As Public Safety Director
WARWICK, RI —- The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has hired former Pawtucket Police Chief Paul King as its new Director of Public Safety...

Rte. 37 Lane Shifts Left Friday Night
WARWICK, RI — Friday night, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is shifting all travel lanes to the right on Route 37 East and West,...

Committee Updates New Pilgrim High Cost to $153M
WARWICK, RI – After learning about delays for the two new high schools, the School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to amend the cost of construction...

Ordinance Committee Holds Tax Sale Update Till Oct. 20
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council’s Ordinance Committee held Mayor Picozzi’s proposed re-write of the city’s tax sale ordinance Monday, giving the administration till...

Back-To-School Clothes Drive Set For Sept. 6
WARWICK, RI — Back-to-school clothes shopping season is here and so is your chance to make a difference while clearing out your closet for a...

Driver Refuses Tests, Arrested on DUI Charge
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...

RIDOH: Conimicut Point Beach Closed for Bacteria
UPDATE – AUG. 19: RIDOH recommends re-opening the swimming area at Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe...

Troopers: Kent County, Coventry Arrests: DUI, Pistol
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,...

Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests for Meth, Cocaine, Illegal 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...

Cereal Challenge Food Drive Channels Community Spirit
WARWICK, RI — The 5th Annual July Cereal Challenge food drive delivered a record 2,106 boxes of cereal collected to benefit West Bay Marketplace thanks...

Apponaug Village Creamery Ice Cream’s Successful Summer
WARWICK, RI — Apponaug Village Creamery is enjoying steady business at its 10 Music Lane location, a shared dream come true for engaged couple Joe...

Perseids Peak Punctuated By Clouds, Moonlight
CHARLESTOWN, RI — The heavens are aligning for the Perseids Meteor Shower peak tonight and tomorrow night, and while Frosty Drew Observatory won’t open for...

Air Quality Alert Issued For RI Tuesday, Aug. 12
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued an Air Quality Alert warning air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive...

Warwick Arrests July 2025: Assault, DUI, Larceny
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...

State: Avoid Tiogue Lake Toxic Water
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advise avoiding all contact with Tiogue...

Coventry Special Election Adds New Town Councilors
COVENTRY, RI — Tuesday’s unofficial Coventry Special Election results saw a sparse turnout that placed new Town Council members Robert DeLellis for Dist. 5 and...

Shirt Happenz Screen Print Enjoys First Summer on Rte. 3
WEST GREENWICH, RI — Shirt Happenz screen print studio has its new sign and a growing client base at its new 45 Nooseneck Hill Road...

Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests: DUI, Crack Possession
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log July 29 – Aug. 3 involved charges for DUI on Rte. 95 and Greenwich Avenue,...

WPD National Night Out Starts Tuesday, 3 p.m.
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...

WPD Investigates Fatal Crash on Post Road Saturday
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...

Dist. 3 Coventry: Houle to Push for Transparency
COVENTRY, RI — Tuesday, Richard Houle, 39, of 73 Puritan Ave., real estate broker and the sole Coventry Dist. 3 candidate in the special election,...

Coventry Dist. 5: DeLellis Pledges Steady Service
COVENTRY, RI — Come Aug. 5, Robert DeLellis, 56, of 18 Regalwood Drive, Guidance Counselor for Burrillville Schools and the sole Coventry Dist. 5 candidate...

RIDOT: New Rte. 37 Ramp to 295N Open
[CREDIT: RIDOT] The Rhode Island Department of Transportation opened a new Rte. 37 ramp from the eas... You're probably out of free articles. Let's fix...

Rte. 295 Closures Continue Tonight
WARWICK, RI — Tonight, RIDOT will temporarily close a short section of Rte. 295 South at East Avenue in Warwick, one of two Rte. 295...

Warwick Man Admits Trafficking 2KG of Cocaine
PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man has been convicted in federal court for trafficking two kilos of cocaine, the RI U.S. Attorney's Office announced today.

Rte. 95N Lanes Shift Friday at Rte. 4N Merge
WARWICK, RI — Friday night, Aug. 1, RIDOT asks motorists to use caution as Rte. 95N Lanes shift at the Rte. 4N merge.

CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed
WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National...

Heat Advisory Warns Feel-Like Temps at 101
WARWICK, RI — A heat advisory today continues until 8 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service reports, with Heat Index – feel-like temps -up to...

Drive-Thru DUI Charge Follows July 1 Hit & Run Call
WARWICK, RI — Officer Michael Maccarone was called to 2390 Warwick Ave. July 1 at 9:55 p.m. for a hit & run, charging a Fla....

Copley Arraigned July 25 On Threatening Public Official Charge
WARWICK, RI — Scott Copley, fmr. Coventry Councilman, was arraigned Friday for threatening a public official & subpoenaed a Cumberland Farms video of himself.

Travis, Council Have Immunity in Cote Free Speech Suit
WARWICK, RI — Former City Council member Donna Travis and other individual members are shielded from Rob Cote’s free speech suit seeking nominal damages from...

Trooper Log – 2 DUI Warwick Arrests
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log July 15 -18 involved charges for DUI on Rte. 95 and Centerville Road. Here are...
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