By Tiffany Williams - Crash with possible serious injuries in Southington Southington — A violent two-car crash early Sunday morning left occupants of one vehicle hospitalized with possible serious injuries. Police say the crash happened at about 12:39 a.m. on Mount Vernon Road when a Honda Civic traveling northbound lost control, crossed into the southbound … Continue reading Connecticut and New England incident roundup — crashes, rescues and arrests rattle weekend
Category: Rhode Island
Gov. Ned Lamont Deploys 80 CTDOT Vehicles to Help Mass, Rhode Island
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — Ned Lamont is sending reinforcements north. The governor approved a mutual aid request to deploy snow removal crews and equipment from the Connecticut Department of Transportation to assist Rhode Island and Massachusetts as they dig out from a major winter storm that slammed the region over the last several … Continue reading Gov. Ned Lamont Deploys 80 CTDOT Vehicles to Help Mass, Rhode Island
Northeast Braces for More Snow As Winter Storm Hernando Triggers Blizzard Alerts
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Blizzard warnings were issued Saturday for Boston, Connecticut, New York City, New Jersey and coastal communities along the East Coast as Winter Storm Hernando barrels toward the region, threatening to snarl travel and disrupt the start of the new week. Forecasters warn the late-winter system will bring heavy snow, … Continue reading Northeast Braces for More Snow As Winter Storm Hernando Triggers Blizzard Alerts
Providence Prepares for Significant Snowstorm Expected to Last Into Monday
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Department of Public Works Director Patricia Coyne-Fague say Providence is bracing for what could be one of the more significant snowstorms of the season, with city crews preparing for prolonged operations as snow is forecast to fall from Sunday into Monday. “The safety … Continue reading Providence Prepares for Significant Snowstorm Expected to Last Into Monday
State of Rhode Island Activates Emergency Operations Ahead of Snowstorm
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE, R.I. — With a major winter storm bearing down on Rhode Island, Governor Dan McKee ordered a statewide truck travel ban beginning at noon Sunday, January 25, and urged residents to stay off the roads as conditions deteriorate. “We’re strongly urging Rhode Islanders to stay off the roads during the … Continue reading State of Rhode Island Activates Emergency Operations Ahead of Snowstorm
Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
By Cathy Durant Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee issued a joint statement responding to the Trump Administration’s decision to pause offshore wind leases, calling the move a significant setback for clean energy development, workers and regional energy reliability. “The Trump administration's … Continue reading Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
Booze and Bad Decisions: Rhode Island Troopers Arrest Four Drunk Drivers in 12 Hours
By Tiffany Williams - Rhode Island State Police were busy this weekend hauling in drunk drivers across the state — four separate busts in less than 12 hours, each involving motorists accused of being wasted behind the wheel. The first arrest came Friday evening just before 6 p.m. when troopers say Christopher Levesque, 36, of … Continue reading Booze and Bad Decisions: Rhode Island Troopers Arrest Four Drunk Drivers in 12 Hours
Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
By Tiffany Williams - A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on the East Coast, set to hammer New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut this weekend with torrential rain, coastal flooding, and howling winds that could top 60 mph. High wind watches stretch across the region, with the worst expected … Continue reading Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
Rhode Island Troopers Stay Busy: 5 Arrests in One Night, from DUI to Burglary Suspects
By Tiffany Williams - Rhode Island State Police were busy over the weekend, hauling in multiple suspects on a range of charges — from DUI to domestic tracking and fugitive warrants stretching into Massachusetts. On Friday evening, troopers cuffed 53-year-old Brian Pontarelli of Lincoln after investigators say he used an electronic tracking device in a … Continue reading Rhode Island Troopers Stay Busy: 5 Arrests in One Night, from DUI to Burglary Suspects
Stabbing in Worcester, Fraud in Rhode Island: Police Report Multiple Arrests
By Tiffany Williams - A Rhode Island man and woman were among a string of arrests this week as state police and local authorities cracked down on everything from drug possession to assault — with one case in Worcester turning bloody. On Sept. 16, the ACI Investigations Unit cuffed 42-year-old Whab Abiola of Pawtucket on … Continue reading Stabbing in Worcester, Fraud in Rhode Island: Police Report Multiple Arrests
Sprout Organics Recalls Sweet Potato Apple & Spinach Pouches Over Possible Lead Contamination
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is warning consumers about a voluntary recall of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to potentially elevated lead levels. The affected product is a 3.5-ounce pouch, Lot Code 4212, with an expiration date of 10/29/2025. The pouches were … Continue reading Sprout Organics Recalls Sweet Potato Apple & Spinach Pouches Over Possible Lead Contamination
David Ouellette Faces Life Sentence After Guilty Verdict in Rhode Island Child Molestation Case
By Tiffany Williams - David Ouellette walked into a Rhode Island courtroom last week with his freedom hanging by a thread. By the end of a five-day trial, a jury made sure he’d never get it back. The 65-year-old predator was convicted September 12 of seven counts of first-degree child molestation after jurors heard the … Continue reading David Ouellette Faces Life Sentence After Guilty Verdict in Rhode Island Child Molestation Case
Fall River Man Arrested for DUI and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
By Tiffany Williams - NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 23, 2025) — Escarlin Herrera, 28, of 769 President Avenue, Apartment 1, Fall River, Mass., was arrested early Saturday morning by Rhode Island state troopers following a motor vehicle stop on Route 146. Herrera faces charges of Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – First Offense and … Continue reading Fall River Man Arrested for DUI and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
Providence Man Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit and Multiple Charges
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 23, 2025) — Immanuel Tino, 26, of 132 Oakland Avenue, Providence, was arrested early Saturday morning by state troopers following a high-speed motor vehicle pursuit. Tino faces multiple charges, including Eluding from Law Enforcement – First Offense, Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – First Offense, Refusal to … Continue reading Providence Man Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit and Multiple Charges
North Easton Man Arrested for Leaving Scene of Accident, Obstructing Officer
By Tiffany Williams - NORTH EASTON, Mass. (August 22, 2025) — Norman Hicks, 58, of 163 Rockland Street, North Easton, was arrested Friday morning by Rhode Island state troopers for Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Damage to Attended Vehicles and Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. The arrest followed a barracks … Continue reading North Easton Man Arrested for Leaving Scene of Accident, Obstructing Officer
Providence Man Arrested for Second DUI After Traffic Stop
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 21, 2025) — Edgar Lopes, 57, of 25 Rye Street, Providence, was arrested Wednesday night by Rhode Island State Troopers for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – Second Offense. The arrest followed a motor vehicle stop on Hartford Avenue at Route 6 at approximately 10:58 PM. … Continue reading Providence Man Arrested for Second DUI After Traffic Stop
Providence Woman Arrested on Charges Related to Unauthorized Items at Correctional Facility
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 21, 2025) — Kimberly McArthur, 32, of 220 Broad Street, Apartment #506, Providence, was arrested on Wednesday by the ACI Investigations and Intelligence Units. McArthur faces charges of Conveyance of Unauthorized Articles To/From an Institution and Conspiracy. She was arraigned in Third Division Court and granted $5,000 surety … Continue reading Providence Woman Arrested on Charges Related to Unauthorized Items at Correctional Facility
Warwick Man Arrested on Domestic Charges by Rhode Island Fugitive Task Force
By Tiffany Williams - WARWICK, R.I. (August 21, 2025) — Anthony Welchman, 39, of 53 Tourtelott Avenue, Warwick, was arrested on Wednesday by members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force. Welchman was taken into custody without incident on an Affidavit/Arrest Warrant issued by the Warwick Police Department for Domestic Kidnapping, Domestic Burglary, and … Continue reading Warwick Man Arrested on Domestic Charges by Rhode Island Fugitive Task Force
Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force Arrests Newport Man on Fraud and Obstruction Warrants
By Tiffany Williams - NEWPORT, R.I. (August 21, 2025) — Members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force have arrested Alex Briggs, 29, of 231 Maple Avenue, Apt. 403, Newport, on multiple outstanding warrants. Briggs was taken into custody without incident on the following charges: Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card — Affidavit and … Continue reading Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force Arrests Newport Man on Fraud and Obstruction Warrants
Lincoln, R.I., Fire Marshal Arrested on Child Pornography and Obscene Material Charges
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON – The fire marshal for Lincoln, Rhode Island, Jeffrey Almond, 41, has been arrested and charged with receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and sending or attempting to send obscene material to minors. Almond also allegedly engaged in sexually explicit chats with individuals he believed to be minors. … Continue reading Lincoln, R.I., Fire Marshal Arrested on Child Pornography and Obscene Material Charges
Providence Man Arrested for Alleged Fraud, Elder Exploitation Conspiracy
By Tiffany Williams - PROVIDENCE — A Providence man was arrested Tuesday on charges related to an alleged scheme involving fraud and the exploitation of an elderly individual, according to Rhode Island State Police. On July 15, 2025, members of the Financial Crimes Unit and troopers from the Lincoln Barracks arrested 28-year-old Thomas O'Reilly of … Continue reading Providence Man Arrested for Alleged Fraud, Elder Exploitation Conspiracy
Coventry Man Charged with Drug Possession at ACI
By Tiffany Williams - CRANSTON — A Coventry man was charged earlier this week with drug possession while in custody at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI), authorities confirmed. On July 14, 2025, the ACI Investigations Unit charged 28-year-old Rudy Sepulveda, with a last known address of 261 Pulaski Street, Coventry, with possession of a controlled … Continue reading Coventry Man Charged with Drug Possession at ACI
Exeter Woman Arrested for DUI and Chemical Test Refusal
By Tiffany Williams - EXETER — A local woman was arrested late Wednesday night for allegedly driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and drugs and refusing to submit to a chemical test. On July 17, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Rhode Island State Police arrested 57-year-old Dianna L. Miller of 25 Cedar Grove Drive, … Continue reading Exeter Woman Arrested for DUI and Chemical Test Refusal
Providence Man Arrested for DUI on Route 6 in Johnston
By Tiffany Williams - JOHNSTON — A Providence man was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence following a traffic stop on Route 6. On July 17, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Rhode Island State Police arrested 32-year-old Maximiliano Recio of 116 West Clifford Street, Providence. The arrest stemmed from a … Continue reading Providence Man Arrested for DUI on Route 6 in Johnston
Warwick Woman Arrested for Fraud and Public Assistance Violations
By Tiffany Williams - WARWICK — A Warwick woman was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple fraud-related charges following a joint investigation by the Rhode Island State Police and the Warwick Police Department. On July 16, 2025, at approximately 10:01 a.m., troopers arrested 43-year-old Adesola Oremosu of 70 Sophia Drive, Warwick, on an affidavit and arrest … Continue reading Warwick Woman Arrested for Fraud and Public Assistance Violations