Warwick police arrest man after asking public to identify person seen with two bikes
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick police have arrested a man after asking the public to help identify someone seen walking with two bicycles, one of which police said had been stolen. Police identified the man as Shane Mottram, 56. He was charged with larceny of property valued between $1,500...
Suspect charged with UMass Dartmouth student’s murder appears in RI court
Chukwunonso David Uzoma-Eze, 19, has been ordered held without bail.
Fall River Police investigating reported armed robbery of convenience store
The Fall River Police Department is investigating a reported weekend armed robbery of a convenience store in the city. According to Deputy Chief Barden Castro, on Sunday, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Discount Food Mart, 1501 Pleasant St., for a reported robbery. Investigating officers learned that
Man accused of kidnapping RI woman at gunpoint
A Roxbury man accused of kidnapping a pregnant Rhode Island woman at gunpoint last month is facing federal charges, according to authorities.
Starbucks closes 2 Rhode Island locations amid nationwide cuts
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Starbucks that opened on Post Road in Warwick a little more than a year ago has closed as part of the company’s latest round of North American store closures. The location at 1727 Post Road was among roughly 250 coffeehouses Starbucks said it...
State Police: Man killed after being struck by vehicle on Rhode Island highway
A weekend highway collision between a vehicle and pedestrian turned deadly in Rhode Island. According to Rhode Island State Police, at just before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, Troopers from the Rhode Island State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks received multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian walking in the lanes of travel on
Shea High School in Pawtucket will not be open on Monday due to storm...
(WJAR) — Shea High School in Pawtucket will not open on Monday due to storm damage. The school sent out a statement citing storm-related impacts to the building. The message didn't specify what happened, but noted the school is working as fast as it can to fix the situation.
Free Food Markets Return To Bristol County For October 2026
The Full Plate Project has shared the YMCA Southcoast's Full Plate mobile market schedule for October 2026. These mobile markets, hosted at local YMCAs, are open to anyone in need and offer each household items such as prepackaged fresh, frozen, and pantry food items (while supplies last). There are no eligibility, tow
Weather Alert: Showers, Some Heavy Today, Gusty
WEATHER ALERT: A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts through this evening with the potential for runoff into our rivers and streams. Urban and small river/stream flooding is possible. Good morning! Happy Monday! That stubborn storm will still be around today; although in...
Storm leaves damage, power outages across Rhode Island
Cleanup and restoration efforts continue after some communities dealt with power outages, flooding and fallen trees.
