Who has bragging rights for the biggest fish caught off Rhode Island?
As far as fishing records in Rhode Island go, it's difficult to imagine anyone catching a fish bigger than the great white shark Vincent Cleri captured in July 1991. The shark was 15 feet, 6 inches long and weighed 2,909 pounds. "It was an experience I'll never forget in my life," Cleri said. Cleri still enjoys...
12 Responds helps scam victim get his money back
A local man turned to 12 Responds after a bad actor pretending to be from his bank stole more than $2,000.
Providence police: Missing 12-year-old found safe
Police say a 12-year-old boy who was last seen in Providence on Dec. 29, 2025, has been located.
Attleboro firefighters respond to 3 ‘major incidents’ Monday morning
First responders were called to an ammonia leak and two "significant" car crashes in the span of two hours.
Police: 14-year-old taken into custody after Tolman threat
Pawtucket police told 12 News they responded to the school after getting a tip from the FBI about the alleged threat around 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Final Brown University shooting victim released from hospital
The final student treated for gunshot wounds after the deadly shooting at Brown University last month has been released from Rhode Island Hospital, 12 News has learned.
Police and fire respond to rollover highway crash with entrapment in Bristol County
Police and fire crews responded to a rollover highway collision with injuries on Monday morning. According to the department, at approximately 6:26 a.m., Attleboro Fire was dispatched to Interstate 95 southbound for a reported rollover crash. When they arrived, crews located one vehicle approximately 50 feet into a...
Man arrested on domestic violence charge in Hope Valley
HOPE VALLEY, RI — A North Kingstown man was arrested Sunday on a domestic violence charge following an investigation by state police. Nikolas J. Pereira, 33, of North Kingstown, was taken into custody at 11:15 a.m. on an affidavit and arrest warrant for domestic violence-criminal violation of no contact order, first...
RI State Police arrest 26 for DUI over the holidays
More than two dozen people were charged with driving under the influence over the holidays.
Name announced for J.J. Abrams, Glen Powell film shot in Providence
As expected, the movie starring Glen Powell, for which J.J. Abrams shot scenes in Providence in August, has a new name: "The Great Beyond," according to World of Reel , which cited a filing with the Writers Guild of America . Production was under the working title "Ghostwriter" while filming. During a week of filming...
