Six arrested after downtown melee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A fight that broke out outside The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence led to six arrests early on Sunday morning, according to the Providence Police Department. The PPD says that they arrived at the scene on Washington St. at 2:07 a.m., and attempted to...
Central Mass. restaurant owner guilty of S.N.A.P. fraud
A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud conspiracy that authorities say used more than 100 stolen identities to steal about $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, along with more than $700,000 in Pandemic...
📅 Food Truck Bites returns March 28 with 12+ local trucks
Get ready for the second annual Food Truck Bites on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at One Avenue of the Arts in Providence (by The VETS). This free outdoor event is part of the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot & Providence Culinary Collective Weekend and will feature 12+ local food trucks, live music, and...
Warwick police say 2 drivers charged in crash after alleged street race
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department said that two drivers were charged after a crash on West Natick Road at Bald Hill Road Saturday. Both 34-year-old Ashley Pare and 21-year-old Cody Cullen were charged with driving to endanger, street racing, and reckless driving, while Cullen was also charged with...
Diocese searching Taunton church for remains of 19th century priests
The Diocese of Fall River is conducting a search for the remains of two priests who may have been buried on the now-closed St. Mary's church in Taunton in the 19th century, a spokesperson for the Diocese said Friday. In July 2025, the Diocese announced that St. Mary's church would be closing for good . The Diocese...
‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ cast to attend series premiere at Foxwoods
To celebrate the series premiere, stars Ashley Iaconetti, Rosie DiMare, Alicia Carmody and Rulla Pontarelli will attend a premiere party at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Providence police release bodycam video after multiple arrests outside Paris Bistro Lounge
Providence police released bodycam video showing five people being arrested after multiple disturbances outside of Paris Bistro Lounge in early March. The five men were identified as 26-year-old Lathan Dure, 25-year-old Adamarelis Quinones, 29-year-old Alijah Martino, 24-year-old Luis Quinones and 27-year-old Oscar...
A car keeps parking outside your house. Can you have it towed? See law
Drivers spend an average of 17 hours a year searching for parking spots, according to an INRIX study. While the transportation analytics company’s study was done in 2017 , many drivers today still know the pain of looking for a parking spot . When you’re in a pinch, can you park outside someone else’s house ? In...
No Kings protest crowd at RI State House estimated as high as 20,000
PROVIDENCE — The unofficial estimate from Providence police put the size of the crowd of No Kings demonstrators who turned out Saturday afternoon to march from the State House to downtown at 20,000. Organizers had hoped to see upward of 50,000 people arrive for what was the third iteration of the protest against the...
Overnight apartment break-in injures two
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence Police are investigating an overnight break-in at an apartment on Plainfield Street in Providence. According to the PPD, at around 3:36 a.m. on Saturday, several male suspects dressed in dark clothing entered the apartment, and assaulted two residents- a mother and a son. They...
