Hopkinton sgt. faces firing for inaction on rape allegations against deputy chief
A Hopkinton police sergeant is facing termination for not reporting allegations that a former police deputy chief sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl to law...
Washington Bridge rebuild; Pawtucket homicide; tunnel debris: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Jan. 21, supported by your subscriptions.Providence's North Main Street is notorious...
New Warwick bakery serving up a variety of gourmet desserts
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Catia Torres’ dreams have finally come true. The mother-of-four officially launched her business Cat’s Cakes three...
Man arrested for allegedly leaving threatening voicemail at Attleboro synagogue
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) - The Attleboro Police Department said a man was arrested Friday after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail at Agudas Achim Synagogue....
Police: Drivers taking I-195 traffic frustrations out on officers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The East Providence police union is asking for drivers to be patient throughout the Washington Bridge closure, which...
Feds investigating Washington Bridge closure
Traffic heading westbound on Route 195 at Exit 2B and 114 in East Providence is shown at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26,...
Defense lawyer, special prosecutor argue over request to monitor jail calls of ‘Turtleboy’
A Norfolk Superior Court judge is expected to issue a ruling on a prosecutor’s request to monitor all jail calls of controversial blogger...
Man convicted in deadly drive-by shooting gets life in prison
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WPRI) — The Providence man convicted of killing a 24-year-old woman in a drive-by shooting nearly three years ago will...
Former Providence school administrator accused of touching boy’s foot sentenced
A former Providence school administrator accused of touching a boy's foot without his consent was sentenced to probation and one-year suspended sentence on Friday....
Brooklyn Woman Arrested in Webster for Trafficking Following Home Invasion Alert
WEBSTER, January 25, 2024 – A routine patrol by officers from the Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) led to the arrest of a Brooklyn woman...
