PROVIDENCE — Troopers from the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks arrested Harry Ruiz, 39, of Providence on Monday, Dec. 9, at 11:45
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PROVIDENCE — Troopers from the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks arrested Harry Ruiz, 39, of Providence
PAWTUCKET — Rhode Island State Troopers apprehended two Pawtucket men in separate incidents over the weekend,
CRANSTON — The Cranston Police Department issued a scam alert to local residents about a rise
PROVIDENCE — A high-speed chase spanning two states ended with two arrests last evening after East
PROVIDENCE — Troopers arrested a 21-year-old Providence man on charges of forgery and providing false documents
PROVIDENCE — A series of arrests were made on Dec. 5 by various units of the
PROVIDENCE — A joint investigation by the Newport Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security’s
PROVIDENCE — A sweep of arrests across Rhode Island on Dec. 4 resulted in several individuals
NORTH SMITHFIELD — Two individuals were arrested on charges of child abuse on Dec. 2, involving
EAST PROVIDENCE — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly
Providence man faces second reckless driving charge after DMV arrest
December 10, 2024
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PROVIDENCE — Troopers from the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks arrested Harry Ruiz, 39, of Providence on Monday, Dec. 9, at 11:45 a.m. on charges of reckless driving and eluding
Pawtucket man arrested for DUI and hit and run, another for cocaine possession
December 9, 2024
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PAWTUCKET — Rhode Island State Troopers apprehended two Pawtucket men in separate incidents over the weekend, one for a hit and run while under the influence and another for cocaine
Cranston police warn of grandparent scams
December 6, 2024
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CRANSTON — The Cranston Police Department issued a scam alert to local residents about a rise in grandparent scams aimed at exploiting residents’ care for their relatives. Authorities report that
Two arrested after cross-state police chase ends in East Providence
December 6, 2024
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PROVIDENCE — A high-speed chase spanning two states ended with two arrests last evening after East Providence Police joined the pursuit initially started by the Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts authorities
Providence man arrested for forgery, false documents after traffic stop
December 6, 2024
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PROVIDENCE — Troopers arrested a 21-year-old Providence man on charges of forgery and providing false documents to a public official early Friday morning, according to Rhode Island State Police. At
Providence police make multiple arrests in a series of unrelated crimes
December 6, 2024
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PROVIDENCE — A series of arrests were made on Dec. 5 by various units of the Providence Police Department, targeting crimes ranging from larceny to assault and fraud. The Special
Rhode Island man arrested on child pornography charge
December 6, 2024
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PROVIDENCE — A joint investigation by the Newport Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations unit has led to the arrest of a local man on
Rhode Island authorities arrest multiple fugitives, drug suspects in statewide crackdown
December 6, 2024
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PROVIDENCE — A sweep of arrests across Rhode Island on Dec. 4 resulted in several individuals facing charges ranging from burglary to murder, as well as various drug offenses, according
North Smithfield woman, Pawtucket man charged with child abuse
December 4, 2024
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NORTH SMITHFIELD — Two individuals were arrested on charges of child abuse on Dec. 2, involving separate incidents, according to the state police. Masiel Ortiz, 39, of North Smithfield, faces
East Providence police seek help identifying credit card theft suspect
December 3, 2024
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make a purchase at the Best Buy in