Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles warns of surge in fraudulent texts
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles alerted the public of a surge in fraudulent text messages. Officials said the text messages falsely claim to be from the DMV. The scam aims to deceive recipients into clicking malicious links and submitting personal information. The texts threaten license suspension, fines...
‘We’re strong’: Pastor confident parish will move forward after vandalism
An East Providence church is picking up the pieces after it was vandalized over the weekend.
Providence maintenance worker accused of inappropriate behavior in resident’s apartment
A Providence apartment maintenance worker was taken into custody after being accused of entering a resident's apartment and engaging in inappropriate behavior. Police said they met with a resident at headquarters on Friday, Jan. 9 for reports that a person had unlawfully entered her apartment on multiple occasions...
Rhode Island ranks 9th in nation for highest average monthly rent increases
Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal states such as New York or California, new data shows that states once considered more affordable are seeing major rent hikes. A new analysis from Premier Timber Frame Builders – based on data from Zillow’s Observed Rent Index, which...
French bulldog found after being stolen during Pawtucket home invasion
The dog, named Remy, was found at the residence Monday morning and appears to be in good health.
Coventry boutique closing storefront after 16 years
A popular Coventry boutique that made a name for itself by selling its products via Facebook Live throughout the pandemic will be closing its storefront next month.
Firefighters respond to collision involving pickup and oil truck in Hope Valley
(WJAR) — Firefighters responded to a collision between heating oil truck and a pickup last week in Hope Valley. The Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District responded to a the collision on Thursday on Main Street by the post office. Crews observed the pickup truck had become stuck under the oil...
Providence nightclub temporarily closed after shots-fired incident
A nightclub in Providence is temporarily closed after a shots fired incident that happened early Sunday morning, according to police.
Man arrested on drug, license charges in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, RI — A Lincoln man was arrested on drug and driving charges following a traffic stop on Clinton Street. Marley Davies Calhoun, 35, of Lincoln, was taken into custody at 4:22 p.m., according to Rhode Island State Police. Calhoun faces charges of possession of a Schedule I-V controlled...
Rhode Island church forced to cancel Sunday services after break-in, vandalism
A Rhode Island church was forced to cancel Sunday morning services after vandals broke in and damaged the altar, living quarters and rectory overnight. East Providence police are asking for the public's help in solving the case as they investigate the break in and vandalism at St. Martha's Church on Pawtucket Avenue....
