Twice-deported Guatemalan national sentenced for role in ring involving at least 35 retail thefts...
PROVIDENCE – A twice-deported Guatemalan national, described in court documents as being “the most consistent member” of an organized group of individuals that repeatedly stole high-end construction equipment, building supplies, and clothing from national retailer’s stores has...
Providence church finds temporary home following fire
The Providence church has secured a temporary location at 184 Broad Street, where services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m.
Man With Extensive Record Of Crimes In Massachusetts, Rhode Island And Connecticut Accused Of...
A man from Rhode Island is currently facing multiple charges following a recent police investigation into break-ins at businesses. On January 22, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department received a report of a breaking and entering at a local boutique gift store called “With...
Community rallies around Bristol family one week after house fire
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — A Bristol family is starting to pick up the pieces one week after a fire ripped through their home. The fire broke out on January 25 on Coggeshall Avenue. "My daughter came running out of the house screaming, 'The house is on fire,' Ken Benevides...
Rhode Island sex offender jailed after picking up child at Wildwood school
A Rhode Island sex offender was jailed after picking up a child at Wildwood Middle High School. Christopher Williams, 56, was booked this past week at the Sumter County Detention Center on a sex offender registration violation. He was arrested at his home at 848 West County...
Cranston family of four doubles in size after mom delivers quadruplets
A Cranston family of four became a family of eight within three minutes last Friday when mom gave birth to four identical girls at a Phoenix hospital. The doctor who delivered the babies for Rachel Vargas has delivered 127 quadruplets but said he'd "never seen anything like"...
Former Cranford, NJ resident dies in DC jet, helicopter collision
⛸️She and son Spencer Lane were returning from a development camp. ⛸️Christine also graduated from Syracuse University. A skater and his mother who grew up in New Jersey are among the victims of Wednesday's plane collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter that...
Sandra Birchmore was killed 4 years ago today. Here’s how her case sparked outrage
On the fourth anniversary of Sandra Birchmore's killing, protestors shouted at the Canton Police Department station in a call for the young pregnant woman's justice.
Blue Ridge Beef dog food recalled after reports of possible salmonella contamination
The dog food brand, Blue Ridge Beef is recalling its Natural Mix product due to reports of potential Salmonella contamination. The product is packaged in 2-pound logs with lot number N25/12/31 and UPC number 854298001054. The dog food was distributed between Jan. 3 and Jan. 24...
Fall River firefighter hoping to keep his foot
FALL RIVER, MASS. (WJAR) — A Fall River firefighter who's dedicated the past 20 years to protecting his city, is now fighting a more personal battle. For the past year, he has been living in pain after an accident at home led to a rare break in his foot.