Hit & Run Suspect Wanted for Missed Sept. 26 Hearing
WARWICK, RI — On Sept. 1, 7:49 a.m., Shaquille Hall, 30, of North Providence, turned himself in on a June 16 hit & run warrant, missed his Sept. 26 hearing, […]
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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.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1-300x225.jpg)
Driver Charged in DUI Crash Aug. 22
WARWICK, RI — On Aug. 22, 6:52 p.m., officers Michael Ferraria and Sara Goes were called to Cumberland Farms at 1291 Warwick Ave. for a DUI crash, arresting one driver. […]
Warwick Man Charged in $1.6M OTC Drug Ring Bust
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man arrested in a $1.6M over-the-counter, or OTC drug ring bust is charged as one of two diverters setting up shell companies, securing stolen goods […]
WPD: Walmart Thief Took $2K Left By Fellow Shopper
WARWICK, RI — A West Warwick woman turned herself in on a Walmart thief larceny warrant July 17, issued after she took $2,000 cash left by the man ahead of […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Michael Diaz faces animal cruelty charges after police found four malnourished dogs and four dead dogs at his home.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Diaz-Animal-Cruelty-Charges-250x228.jpg)
Warwick Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Dead & Malnourished Dogs
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man faces animal cruelty charges after they found three dogs dead and four malnourished at 222 Sand Pond Road Monday. Warwick Police were called to […]
WPD: Firearm-Weilding Man Found Dead, No Threat
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police report no threat to the public after finding a reported firearm-wielding man, 52, dead at a Spofford Avenue home Wednesday afternoon. At about 1 p.m., […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Warwick National Night Out returns Saturday, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park with food trucks, attractions and music.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/National-Night-Out-250x228.jpg)
Warwick National Night Out Returns Saturday
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick National Night Out event returns on its rain date Saturday, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park, and ending with a spectacular fireworks display at around […]
Driver Stopped On Green With Open Mixed Drink, Arrested for DUI
WARWICK, RI — On July 6 at 2:23 a.m., Officer Brent Giles stopped a BMW X3 on Jefferson Boulevard after it stopped on green and turned on red, arresting the […]
WPD: Hit & Run Jeep Driver Ran Over, Killed Man on Quaker Lane
UPDATE – 10:17 A.M. JULY 30: Warwick Police have identified the man killed by a hit & run Jeep driver Sunday on Quaker Lane as Nicholas Cote, 44, of Warwick. […]
Pickup – Scooter Crash Seriously Injures Scooter Rider
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police shut down Main Avenue from Grayson Ave to Trinity Street this afternoon at about 3:44 p.m. after a scooter crash with a pickup seriously injured […]
Man Rammed Cruiser, Led Tri-City Chase June 5
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 […]
Warwick Man Charged For Throwing Rocks at Neighbor
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man began a pretrial conference today in Third District Court on an assault charge for throwing rocks at his Richmond Avenue neighbor May 22. Robert […]
WPD: June 2024 Warwick Arrests
WARWICK, RI — WPD June 2024 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, assault of a police officer, assault of a hospital staffer, and illegal drug possession. Warwick Police […]
Seatbelt Stop Yields Psilocybin Arrest
WARWICK, RI — A rider in a red Jeep not wearing his seatbelt drew a Warwick officer’s attention at the Post Road / Airport Connector intersection, leading to a psilocybin […]
Rider Critical After Warwick Ave. Motorcycle Crash With Camry
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police report a motorcycle rider critical at Rhode Island Hospital with a head injury after a Warwick Ave. Motorcycle crash with a Toyota Camry July 3 […]
Driver Arrested for Defunct License Following Crash
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police responding to a May 22 crash near the 1291 Warwick Ave. Cumberland Farms arrested the driver of a defunct car whose license was also defunct. […]
DUI Arrest Ends Early A.M. Greenwich Ave. Traffic Stop
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick officer spotted a speeding white Jeep Compass headed north on Greenwich Avenue May 26 at 1:20 a.m. stopping and making a DUI arrest. Officer Alejandro […]
Council Update: Warwick Traffic Cams, Heat Wave
Editor’s note: The Council Update is a twice-monthly update on Council meetings and developments from Warwick City Council President Steve McAllister. The column is written after each council meeting, twice a month. This […]
WPD Investigates Bicyclist – SUV Crash Tuesday
WARWICK, RI — A 58-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after his Tuesday night bicycle-SUV crash in the 2211 West Shore Road Shell Gas Station lot […]
High-Speed Chase Pickup Driver Nabbed Returning Home
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man in a red pickup led officers on a high-speed chase from West Shore Road down Warwick Avenue April 28 at 6:34 p.m., nearly hitting […]
WPD Investigates RI Guns Burglary
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are investigating a RI Guns burglary at the 1175 Post Road business discovered early this morning. Police received an alarm at about 03:52 hours at […]
Hand-Written Plate Driver Wanted in MA
WARWICK, RI — An SUV with a hand-written plate driver told Officer Yadira Allen she had better have stopped him for a moving violation April 29 at 4;06 p.m. at […]
Officer Shoots, Kills Attacking Dog on Greenwich Ave
UPDATE – Monday, May 27: Warwick Police report an arrest during Sunday’s domestic disturbance call in which an attacking dog was shot and killed by an officer. Police arrested Shaina […]
RI Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests for DUI, Embezzlement
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the RI Trooper Log May 20 – 24 involved a man wanted by Warwick Police for embezzlement and a DUI stop on East Avenue. Here […]
![[CREDIT: Jennifer Kane] A view of one of two store doors smashed during a West Shore Road vandalism spree early Saturday, May 18, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/West-Shore-Road-Vandalism-Spree-Berry-Joint-1-300x225.jpg)
WPD Makes Four May 17 Vandalism Spree Arrests
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police report vandalism spree arrests of four boys stemming from a Friday May 17 series of spray-paint graffiti and malicious damage on and near West Shore […]
WPD: Thursday Main Ave. Motorcycle Crash Injures Two
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police report a Thursday Main Ave. motorcycle crash injured the rider and a car passenger at 9:52 p.m. According to police, the Main Ave. motorcycle crash […]
Driver Asleep in Traffic Arrested for Fentanyl
WARWICK, RI — Officers responded to a call for a driver asleep in Centerville Road traffic April 24 at 9:26 a.m., arresting the man for fentanyl possession. Officer Jackson Acciaioli […]
WPD Arrests Father, Son on Illegal Drug, Firearms Charges
Note: The following story has been updated with the types of drugs each man was charged for. WARWICK, RI — Monday morning, Warwick Police executed a court-authorized search warrant at […]
Driver Ditched SUV at Dealership, Charged for DUI
WARWICK, RI — WPD officers were called to Balise Toyota at 1400 Post Road April 5 at 2:19 a.m. for an erratically driven gray Subaru Forrester in the lot, charging […]
![[WPD] Charlotte Lester was reported missing since Monday, May 16, 2022. Warwick Police repoted on the anniversary of her disappearance that the continue to investigate what happened to the woman, and repeated a call to the public seeking more information.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WPD-Charlotte-Lester-Investigation-300x225.jpg)
WPD: Charlotte Lester Investigation Still Active
WARWICK, RI — Thursday, May 16 marked two years since Charlotte Lester, 46, disappeared from the Apponaug section of the city, and Warwick Police told the public they haven’t given […]
WPD: CVS Pharmacy Tech Charged for Stealing Diet Pills
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police have charged a CVS pharmacy tech with stealing diet pills following an April 10 call to the 2400 Warwick Ave. store. Officer Connor Craig was […]
Man Strikes Officer, Charged for DUI & Assault
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police arrested a Warwick man, 61, charging him with DUI & assault April 14 at 2:48 p.m. after he struck an officer responding to a report […]
Ax Attack, Cane Assault Lands Man in Jail
WARWICK, RI — A 60-year-old threatening three men with a cane during an argument April 10 at 8:54 a.m. at 244 W. Natick Road was unfazed when one of them […]
Spitting Patient Faces Kent Hospital Guard Assault Charge
WARWICK, RI — Officer Katerina Athaide was called to Kent Hospital, 455 Toll Gate Road, April 7 at 6:45 p.m. for a Kent Hospital guard assault by a spitting Cranston […]
City Council OKs ARPA Funded WPD Garage, Conimicut Point Shade
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council approved several bids Monday night including $115,000 for WPD garage and $136,000 for a Conimicut Point Park shade structure, using federal American Rescue […]
WPD: April 2024 Warwick Arrests
WARWICK, RI — WPD April 2024 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, assault, stolen vehicle possession, illegal drugs, embezzlement, simple assault and felony assault. Warwick Police made 199 […]
Driver Wanted For Robbery Parole Violation Arrested on Post Road
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick officer spotted a woman wanted in Attleboro for a robbery parole violation driving a gray 2021 Jeep Wrangler on Post Road April 3 at 9:22 […]
WPD: Man Bites Homeowner Trimming Trees
WARWICK, RI — On March 31 at 12:52 p.m., WPD Officer Nia Pina was called to 110 Main Ave. for a man bites homeowner report, arresting a Coventry man. Pina, […]
Officers Wrest Concealed Dildo From DUI Suspect
WARWICK, RI — Warwick officers resorted to pepper spray and punches to wrest a concealed dildo from a Corvette driver suspected of DUI March 30 at 9:10 p.m., though they […]
Officer Spots, Arrests Man Wanted On Multiple Firearms Charges
WARWICK, RI — On March 30 at 5:48 p.m., officer Nathaniel Gray spotted a man wanted by Warwick Police on multiple illegal firearms charges turn his white 2019 Chevy Express […]
