Providence City Council to vote on ordinance limiting police interaction with ICE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence City Council will vote Thursday on an ordinance that would limit how police officers interact with officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The full council will vote on the changes to the Community-Police Relations Act. The changes would broaden what counts as...
Armed suspect captured in East Providence
MILFORD — A multi-agency manhunt that spanned three weeks ended with the arrest of a Rhode Island man wanted on weapons charges. Alexis Sierra, 23, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was apprehended by the East Providence Police Department on Tuesday. The Milford Police Detective Bureau received information on Sept. 22...
2 men stabbed overnight in Providence
Providence police are investigating a double stabbing that happened early Thursday morning.
McKee signs bill requiring buildings to have adult changing tables
Bathrooms in Rhode Island will soon be more accessible for people with disabilities and their caretakers.
Mass. teen stabbed 13 times after middle school feud. His killer has been granted...
A Massachusetts man who was a teenager when he stabbed and killed another 17-year-old has been granted parole, while his uncle remains behind bars for involvement in the same crime. Etnid Lopez appeared for his first Massachusetts Parole Board hearing on April 29 — directly after his uncle’s parole board...
Man seriously injured in Seekonk Speedway crash
SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — A young driver has a long recovery ahead after being seriously injured in a drag race on Saturday. The crash happened at Seekonk Speedway, a family venue that features shows with all kinds of racing. The normally packed and loud arena quickly fell silent after witnessing the accident.
RISD student injured in reported assault, robbery
A Rhode Island School of Design Student said he was assaulted and robbed by two men in Providence on Monday. Police said they responded to the area of Congdon Street for a report of a person assaulted. Officers said the student had injuries to his face. He was transported to...
Man Charged With Assaulting Tow Truck Driver in Providence
A man was arrested after reportedly assaulting a tow truck driver in Providence. Police said they were called to Pine Street - off of Broad Street in South Providence - shortly before 2 AM Tuesday morning. Officers said they met with the tow truck driver, who had arrived at the...
Another state now allows assisted living residents to have cameras in their rooms
Nevada recently joined a growing list of states that now allow assisted living residents to install electronic monitoring devices in their private rooms. On Oct. 1, AB 368 went into effect, expanding the scope of a law that allows residents to install cameras in their rooms. Also known as Henry’s Law, the bill...
McKee, Healey join national public health alliance
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey have joined a nationwide alliance aimed at safeguarding public health and strengthening coordination across state borders.
