Rhode Island Officer Busts Fisherman After Finding Every Fish They Caught Was Illegal
A routine fishing check at a Rhode Island boat ramp turned into a much bigger problem for three men after a state environmental officer found dozens of fish that were either undersized, over the legal possession limit, or both, according to footage shared by the bodycam channel WildlifeWarden.
5 Myths About the Lizzie Borden Case Most People Believe
The facts of the Lizzie Borden case have faded to make way for the shock-and-awe myths that came with a rhyme.
Fall River Police arrest man accused of assaulting woman with piece of wood, kidnapping,...
Fall River Police arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted a friend and responding officers. According to Deputy Chief Barden Castro, on Thursday, at just after 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Rodman Street for a report of a man who was acting erratically.
Ex-Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia secures job, begins paying restitution
Convicted former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia is out of federal prison and now works as a marketing manager for a local restaurant, 12 News has learned.
15-year-old injured in a hit-and-run crash in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said a 15-year-old was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday. According to police, the crash involving a scooter and a car occurred at the intersection of Chalkstone Avenue and Academy Avenue. Officials said the 15-year-old scooter operator was transported to a hospital
City of Woonsocket’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program
The Lead Hazard Reduction Program works toward eliminating lead paint risks in Woonsocket homes and to prevent childhood lead poisoning by offering homeowners 5-year forgivable loans for lead paint remediation, where the City of Woonsocket will fund 100% of repair costs if the homeowner does not sell their home within
Warwick police charge man in child molestation case
(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department charged a 47-year-old man in a child molestation case. After an investigation, the department says it obtained an arrest warrant for Eric Ethier. Ethier is facing a charge of 1st Degree Child Molestation. Police say the suspect was located in Wrentham, Massachusetts. A...
Gov. candidate Ken Block lays out 5-point plan to tackle costs, fees in RI
The independent candidate is targeting charges on utility and wireless bills, as well as expenses related to transportation.
Driver injured in single-car Pawtucket crash
Police said the woman appeared to have experienced a medical event prior to the crash Wednesday on Newport Avenue.
Can You Own a Chimpanzee in Rhode Island? What State Law Actually Allows
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Chimpanzees share roughly 98 percent of human DNA, yet that genetic closeness is exactly why keeping one as a pet creates such serious legal and safety problems. If you’re wondering whether you can own a chimpanzee in Rhode Island, the short a
