Providence RI

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — The Coventry Police Department said that two men were arrested after they allegedly attempted to force their way into a residence on Mill Street on May 5. Thirty-nine-year-old Aaron Tanzi and 38-year-old Evan Pono, both of Providence, were charged with burglary, possession of a firearm...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Police Department was asking the public for assistance identifying a suspect accused of exposing himself to juveniles on the West End of the city on two separate occasions. A witness described the suspect as a skinny male, approximately 5'3" tall, believed to be...

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — You can’t walk down Broad Street in Central Falls with Mayor Maria Rivera without someone beeping or yelling "Maria!" Rivera is greeted by a hug when she walks into the clothing store across from city hall, a true woman of the people. Looking at a dress on display she jokes. “I love that, but it will never fit me.”

Rhode Island Comic Con 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island, will feature a first-ever convention appearance from Michael Douglas. The event will be held Nov. 6-8 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Amica Mutual Pavilion, in Providence. According to a report by the website Art Threat, the 81-year-old Hollywood legend will...

A Bristol County man was held without bail in Providence/Bristol County Superior Court after a reported homicide. On Wednesday, 28-year-old Demitri Sousa of Seekonk was arraigned on one count of murder, one count of discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence resulting in death, and one count of carrying a firearm without a license.

The Providence man accused of recording a University of Rhode Island student while she was showering in a dormitory last year has changed his plea.

The North Providence Police Department has canceled a Silver Alert issued for a woman who was reported missing Thursday.

(WJAR) — "Hocus Pocus 3" is officially in the works with the Sanderson sisters, according to reports. Variety reported that the movie is officially in development at Disney with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all returning to the franchise. The entire "Hocus Pocus 2," movie was...

(WJAR) — Yawgoo Valley will not reopen its water park this summer, ending a decades-long Rhode Island tradition and leaving the state without an operating water park. The park will be demolished in the coming weeks to make room for expanded beginner ski and snowboard terrain. "We need to...

(WJAR) — A parking enforcement officer with the Providence Police Department was charged with two felonies, including one involving a firearm. Electronic court records show that Luis Luna was charged with carrying a gun without a permit and conspiracy. According to court documents, Luna entered no plea in court...