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[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

Man Rammed Cruiser, Led Tri-City Chase June 5

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski on July 18, 2024 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man led police on a tri-city chase through Warwick, Cranston and Providence at 70 mph at times, reverse – rammed a cruiser before officers stopped […]

[CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have ruled the Mulberry Court shooting a domestic homicide.

CPD Investigates Minivan Fire Engine Hit & Run

[CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have ruled the Mulberry Court shooting a domestic homicide. By: Rob Borkowski on June 8, 2024 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are seeking the public’s help investigating a minivan fire engine hit & run May 29 at 9:15 p.m. on Victory Highway. According to police, a […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

WPD Charges Man in Sept. 7 Hit & Run

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski on December 6, 2021 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — On Nov . 18, 2:11 a.m., Warwick officers visited North Providence Police headquarters to take custody of a Johnston man wanted for a Sept. 7 hit & […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Hit & Run Driver Hits Hydrant, Arrested in EG

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on September 21, 2021 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — On Aug. 28 at 2:36 a.m., the driver of a 2001 blue Toyota Forerunner struck a fire hydrant and drove onto the lawn of the Trudeau Center […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WPD Arrests Driver Fleeing Crash on Foot

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Warwick Post Staff on August 25, 2021 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

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 […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WPD Arrests Rollover Hit & Run Driver for DUI

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2020 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — Warwick officers arrested the driver of a purple 2000 Toyota van driver from a crash at Post Road and Warwick Avenue that caused a brown 2000 Nissan […]

[WPD Facebook page] Warwick Police identified one of the suspects in a Nov. 3 hit-and-run.

WPD Identifies Suspect in Nov. 3 Hit-and-Run

[WPD Facebook page] Warwick Police identified one of the suspects in a Nov. 3 hit-and-run. By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on November 22, 2019 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — A Providence man faces multiple traffic citations after Warwick Police identified him as the main suspect in a hit-and-run on Nov. 3. According to a WPD Facebook […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Hit & Run Driver Found, Arrested at Islander Restaurant

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on April 12, 2019 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK — Officer Kyle Fitzsimmons was called to 3030 West Shore Road at 5:40 p.m. March 31 for a hit and run crash, found the fleeing driver at The Islander […]

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Providence Man Gets Probation in Hit-and-Run Case

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on January 2, 2019 in Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — A Providence man arrested on Nov. 23 for his role in a hit-and-run has been sentenced to probation in the case. Richard Santos Giron, 22, of 125 […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Officer Finds, Arrests Hit & Run Driver Nov. 23

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on November 29, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — Officer Christian Vargas was called to the intersection of Sandpod and Puritan Drive Nov. 23 for a report of a two-car crash with one driver fleeing, tracking […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WPD Chases, Arrests Hit & Run Driver Near Main, Jefferson

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on November 27, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — Officer Timothy Lipka was called to the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Main Avenue for a report of a 2017 Honda Accord that had struck a 2002 […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WPD Arrests Driver on Hit & Run, DUI Charges

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on June 15, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick officers Ali Jaafar and Justin Martin were called to the area of Harrison Avenue and Monroe Street at 4:32 p.m. June 9 for a report of a hit and run, arresting a Hopkinton, MA woman on hit & run and DUI charges.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Post Road Hit & Run Driver Knocks Car Airborne May 3

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Abel Vargas, 49, was driving his gray 2002 Toyota Camry north on Post Road past Elmwood Avenue May 3 at 5:06 p.m. when a white car struck his driver’s side rear bumper, pushing him airborne across three lanes of traffic and onto a patch of rocks before its driver fled the scene to her Observatory Road Home, where Warwick Police arrested her.

WPD: Help ID Driver Who Wrecked Electronic Sign

By: Rob Borkowski on July 2, 2017 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Police are asking the public’s help identifying the driver who struck and destroyed an electronic message board on of Oakland Beach Ave. today at 12:27 p.m.

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

RI Trooper Log: Arrests for Ecstasy and Cocaine Possession, Firearm Charge Bail Violator

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski on December 3, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – This week’s Rhode Island State Police activity in and nearby Warwick involved arrests for cocaine and ecstasy possession, missing court on trespassing and suspended license charges, a bail violator and a man wanted for hit and run.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Officer Finds Hit & Run Suspect in Lowe’s Lot, Arrests Him

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on October 11, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI, Uncategorized

Warwick Police may well have caught up with the Providence man suspected in a hit and run crash Sept. 21, if only because of the license plate left behind by the fleeing driver, but Officer Hovsep Sarkisian located the man’s gray 2005 Nissan parked at Lowe’s home improvement store on Quaker Lane, arresting him.

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

RI Trooper Log: Scofflaw Arrests, DUI, Hit and Run

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski on August 20, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

This week’s Rhode Island State Police activity in and nearby Warwick between Aug. 15 and Aug. 17 included several arrests of court scofflaws, a hit and run and DUI arrest:

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

RI Trooper Log: Rte. 95 Crash Spurs DUI Arrest, Man Caught Fleeing Police Entering Exit Ramp

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski on July 16, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Editor’s note: The following arrests were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not indicate guilt or innocence. Warwick, RI – This […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Off-Duty Police Sergeant Witnesses, Apprehends, Hit & Run Driver

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on June 17, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A Pawtucket man faces DUI and hit and run charges after an off-duty officer spotted him drive his silver 2009 Nissan Altima into another car on West Shore Road then speed away toward Apponaug May 18 at 11:44 p.m.

The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

RI Trooper Log: Cocaine Possession, DUI Hit & Run, No-Contact Order Violator

The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski on June 11, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Rhode Island State Police made several Warwick-related arrests this week, including people wanted for violating a no-contact order, cocaine possession, and a hit and run driver troopers tracked back to his Warwick home.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Officer, Flagged Down by Victim, Arrests Driver for Hit & Run, DUI

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on March 4, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Officer Christopher Lo was patrolling on Warwick Avenue when the driver of a black 2012 Jeep Patriot flagged him down then turned onto Atlantic Avenue toward Post Road, leading him to a hit-and-run driver the officer ultimately charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash.

Warwick Police Find, Arrest Driver Who Struck Traffic Sergeant

By: Rob Borkowski on January 5, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Police used a tip from someone following their Facebook page to find the Warwick owner of the 2015 Ford Eagle truck who intentionally struck a PatrolSergeant directing traffic at Dave’s Market on Airport Rd Saturday at 10 a.m.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Caller Tails Hit & Run Driver Till Police Make DUI Arrest

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on December 16, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI — Warwick Police received several calls reporting an erratic driver in a 2015 Mazda CX5 leaving the scene of a crash on Channel View Drive Nov. 26 at […]

Hit & Run Crash into Pole Snarls Traffic, Cuts Power on Sandy Lane

By: Rob Borkowski on December 3, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A driver crashed their car into a pole on Sandy Lane this morning at about 8:30 a.m., knocking out power before fleeing the scene, where traffic began snarling and remains a challenge for motorists.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Man Drives Onto Traffic Island, Admits to Texting, Charged with DUI

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on October 22, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Sgt. Scott Robillard was working a traffic detail at the Main Avenue and Industrial Drive work zone when he saw a white Jeep Cherokee approaching at high speed, and turned on his sire to warn the motorist away, to no avail.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Drivers Stop to Aid Man Rolling Across Post Road

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on September 29, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Mike Dooley of Warwick was driving south on Post Road in the left lane near the Grid Iron bar Thursday night at 8 p.m. when he saw the car in front of him swerve, then quickly followed suit and braked as he realized a man was rolling across the street in front of him.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Police Arrest Hit & Run Driver Returned to Scene in Stolen Car

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on September 17, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – Warwick Police arrested a Johnston man Sept. 2, charging him with hit and run and possession of a stolen vehicle after a shuttle driver recognized a silver […]

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Driver Arrested in Stop & Shop Lot After Crashing Into Two Cars

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on August 7, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Officers arrested Kevin Shannon, 46, of 150 Bartlett Drive July 21 at 12:39 a.m. after finding him in his silver Honda, which he’d just crashed into a parked car, pinned driver’s-side against a light pole, in the Sandy Lane Stop & Shop lot.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Officer Charges Wrong-Way Driver With DUI

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on July 30, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Officer Stephen Major was patrolling near Rte. 5 July 11 at 1:35 a.m. when he stopped a wrong-way driver headed east in the westbound lanes of East Avenue in a silver SUV and charged the motorist with DUI.

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WPD Finds, Charges Driver in Three-Car Hit&Run Crash

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on March 6, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Police caught up with a hit & run driver shortly after responding to the three-car crash he was involved in on West Shore Road at Groveland Avenue at 7:26 p.m. Wednesday when he sought medical attention at Kent County Hospital.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Driver Faces DUI, Hit & Run Charges After Warwick Woman Chases Him from Crash

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – Britney Fontaine, 21, was driving her 2004 Toyota Highlander south on White Avenue Dec. 28 at about 8:30 p.m. when a dark-colored car tried to pass her […]

Suspect in Post Road Hit-and-Run Pleads No Contest, Gets 60 Days Probation

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on October 8, 2014 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI — Barbara Oliveri, 52, of Cranston, pleaded no contest to a felony charge of leaving the scene of the June 6 accident.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Cranston Woman Charged With Hit & Run in Post Road Crash

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on June 17, 2014 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – Warwick Police got some help from Cranston officers tracking down a hit and run suspect following a crash on Post Road June 6.

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