Police arrest three men in Rhode Island, Connecticut on charges of soliciting minor
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — The Portsmouth Police Department said that three men where arrested after a sting operation targeting sex traffickers. 28-year-old Ricardo Ramirez, of Bridgeport, Conn., was charged with electronically disseminating indecent material to a minor. 29-year-old Josue Gomez, of Acushnet, was...
Rhode Island revamps homeless services, ends hotel use as shelters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — From stopping the use of hotels as temporary shelters to revamping the coordinated entry system for Rhode Island's shelter beds, Gov. Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard are making a series of changes to the way the state helps people experiencing homelessness. "We know...
Where Walgreens used to be, car wash proposed
A car wash franchise is looking to tap into the Warwick market. Washville Car Wash, a regional chain, came before the city’s Planning Board on July 9 to discuss the pre-application of the proposed car wash. According to City Planner Tom Kravitz, when a pre-application comes before the board,...
Tiny home built, ‘future of affordable housing’
Driving down Jefferson Boulevard, you might be surprised to find a new single-family home next to Dean Warehouse. Its wooden exterior and freshly paved driveway are a dramatic contrast with the surrounding industrial parks and airport infrastructure. Last week, Dean Warehouse announced the completion of its new...
School board member suggests removing pledge of allegiance in schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Providence School Board member has sparked debate after expressing opposition to students reciting the pledge of allegiance. During an interview on the Bartholomewtown podcast, Corey Jones was asked if students should say the pledge. "I don't think so," Jones said. He thinks the pledge...
RI enforces e-bike regulations on East Bay Bike Path
In response to the growing popularity of e-bikes, new regulatory signs have been installed along the East Bay Bike Path.
Fire breaks out at skilled nursing center in Somerset
SOMERSET, MA (WJAR) — A fire broke out early Thursday at the Somerset Ridge Center Skilled Nursing Facility. Somerset Fire Chief Jameson Barros said the fire was out as of 5:00 a.m. Thursday. Fire officials told NBC10 everyone in the building is safe and no one had to be...
Driver tells police he fell asleep and when he woke up, huh, he was...
Transit Police report a Providence man didn't make it home after a trip to Boston Monday, not because his car wound up on the Green Line tracks near the BU bridge early Tuesday, but because he was arrested for OUI by responding officers after he woke up. According to police,...
Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined 12 News at 4 to a capital improvement plan, noise cameras, the Connecticut Sun and more.
2nd overdose spike alert issued for northwest RI
The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued yet another overdose spike alert for four towns Wednesday due to an increase in drug overdoses.
