Police investigating 2 scenes in Warwick
Warwick police are investigating two scenes that are believed to be connected.
Car flips over on I-195 during evening commute
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — An overturned car snarled the Tuesday evening commute in Providence. The crash happened on Interstate 195 east near Gano Street. A second car and a pickup truck also appeared to be involved. They were towed away. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said the scene...
Students concerned after multiple hit-and-runs at Rhode Island College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A rash of hit-and-runs at Rhode Island College has students on alert. There have been eight incidents on campus in the last month alone. "I feel like I shouldn't have to be so paranoid about parking at my school," said freshman Lauren Dixon. A spokesperson...
Locals Swear By These Hole-In-The-Wall Rhode Island Restaurants
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but when it comes to food, we punch well above our weight. After years of exploring every nook and cranny, I’ve learned that the true heart of our dining scene isn’t in white-tablecloth restaurants, it’s hidden in the little places you might drive right past.
Department of Children, Youth and Families discloses near death of 10-year-old
(WJAR) — Department of Children, Youth and Families announced a nearly fatality of a 10-year-old child. According to officials, the near fatality occurred due to maltreatment. DCYF said the incident happened on July 14 and that the child and the family were not open to the department at the...
Man killed in Smithfield rollover crash
A Lincoln man has died after a rollover crash in Smithfield Tuesday afternoon.
Providence man accused of distributing fentanyl, cocaine, meth
Joel Garcia, 47, was arrested after police searched his Portland Street home and an apartment on Dresser Street.
Fall River man has competency hearing to stand trial concerning fatal rooming house stabbing
A Fall River man was in Fall River Superior Court Wednesday concerning the fatal stabbing of another man. Court records show that 44-year-old Pedro Fernando Orellano Alvarado had a hearing on competency with the matter taken under advisement. According to Gregg Miliote of the Bristol County District Attorney’s...
RIDOH recommends avoiding Johnson’s Pond in Coventry
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management recommended the public avoid contact with Flat River Reservoir, also known as Johnson’s Pond, in Coventry due to a blue-green algae bloom. RIDOH said that skin contact with blue-green algae can...
Cranston teacher’s assistant accused of assaulting student
A teacher's assistant in Cranston is facing an assault charge after being accused of injuring a student. Officers said they responded to the West Bay Collaborative on Tuesday, Sept. 16, for a report of a disturbance. Police met with the principal who said 57-year-old David Corporan, a teacher's assistant, had...
