Providence RI

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — Police were seen blocking off part of Interstate 295 north in Cumberland Tuesday night. Officers were seen near Diamond Hill Road and Mendon Road. It is unclear what led to the large police presence. NBC 10 is on scene working to learn more.

EXETER, RI — State police arrested a 20-year-old man on a child molestation warrant Monday night. Troopers arrested Justin Duquette, of Exeter, at 8:28 p.m. Monday on an affidavit and arrest warrant for second degree child molestation originating from the West Warwick Police Department. The arrest occurred during a...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — There's been a slight change in a Pawtucket neighborhood after residents shared concerns about speeding drivers on their street. The change comes after there have been several instances of drivers crashing into resident's homes, porches, and parked cars in the 800 block of Roosevelt Avenue over the years.

A total of 33 police officers have left the Fall River Police Department (FRPD) since October 15, 2024 the date Chief Furtado became interim Chief. Per the results of a public records request to the City of Fall River’s Human Resource department, there have been 17 resignations, 14 retirements and two officers terminated to include Furtado’s replacement Paul Gauvin.

A morning fire in Taunton ends with an attempted murder arrest and three safe escapes.

Castle Hill Inn announced dining reservations for Aurelia and the Lawn Terrace will be available to book starting in May. Reservations will be open for booking beginning on May 8. Dining will officially be reopened on May 22. Castle Hill Inn reopened in March after a fire broke out inside...

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — Coventry police said they are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person who is accused of breaking into a home in February. According to police, a masked male intruder entered a home on Isle of Capri Drive at around 5:15 a.m. on Feb. 14.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Leaders gathered in downtown Providence to celebrate the opening of the 195 District Park Pavilion on Tuesday. The 195 District said that the pavilion host The Guild and Seven Stars Bakery, bringing locally crafted food and beverages. “This is a central point in the city...

From the first confirmed tick sightings to a major legislative push against invasive plants, here is what is on the move in the Ocean State this month. Health officials at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District and RIDOH have issued a warning: 2026 is trending as a high-risk year for tick-borne illnesses.

The parents of a woman who drowned at Warwick’s Conimicut Point have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming it failed to take appropriate safety measures at the beach. Nicolette Biber, 28 of East Greenwich, drowned in July 2023. She was the fifth person to drown at Conimicut...