Cranston Herald

Assault On 9/12/2023 at 0823 hours SVU & CIU Detective(s) arrested Olga I Gomes, 79, of Woodbine St., Cranston for domestic assault on person > 60 causing bodily injury as a result of an … more

9/20/23

UPDATE — CAR LOCATED: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. They recently announced the car was located.

UPDATE: Johnston Police announce stolen car has been located

UPDATE: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. The vehicle, pictured here, was taken from the victim’s driveway on Capri Drive around 2:30 a.m. on … more

Johnston Sun Rise Staff Reports | 9/18/23

ATWOOD RIVER: A family was rescued by firefighters in a boat from their stuck vehicle in the middle of Atwood Avenue during Monday night’s widespread flooding in Johnston.

Johnston's Atwood Avenue under water following flash floods

The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now. Just accelerate and pray? Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary. Drive … more

By RORY SCHULER | 9/14/23

Police Log 09-13-23

Assault On 9/3/23 at approximately 1645 HRS., Officers arrested Keven Peterson, 32 of 1185 Narragansett Blvd #117, charging him with one (1) count of Domestic Assault and one (1) count of … more

9/13/23

Thrown bag of poop leads to DUI arrest in Johnston

A dog-walker’s poop-bag fastball landed a Johnston man in police custody. Around 8:50 p.m., Aug. 6, Johnston Police Sgt. Arthur Petteruti responded to the area of 456 Greenville Avenue in … more

Sun Rise Staff Reports | 9/7/23

RED OAK DOWN: This Rhode Island Avenue home in Johnston was nearly crushed by a broken, giant red oak that snapped and fell.

As Johnston looks for state and federal help, they need tornado damage estimates from property owners

Johnston’s mayor has called on Gov. Dan McKee to make a “disaster declaration” in Johnston to help residents rebuild after the Aug. 18 tornado . McKee’s administration … more

By RORY SCHULER | 8/30/23

Police Log 08-31-23

Assault On 8/25/23 at 1611 hrs., Officers arrested Shana Rodrigues, 26, of 26 Fenner St. Cranston, RI for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of a … more

8/30/23

Police Log 08-24-2023

Assault On 8/14/2023 at approximately 2122hrs, Officers arrested Diego Ventura Lastor (20) of 9 Whipple Ave 2nd floor, Cranston RI for (1) count of Felony Assault. The arrest was a … more

8/23/23

DIRECT HIT: Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston seems to have taken a direct hit by this morning's tornado. A path of destruction: fallen trees, scattered planters, graves unearthed and huge trees toppled.

Likely tornado topples trees and unearths graves in Johnston

The spinning winds struck Johnston where the town buries its dead and the neighborhoods where the residents live their lives. Dashcam footage shows a twister crossing Interstate 295. … more

By RORY SCHULER | 8/18/23

Police Log 08-17-23

Assault On 8/6/23 at 0754 hours Officers arrested Alfred Georgio (82) of 16 Oakwind Ter. Cranston, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. Arrest is the result of a call for … more

8/16/23

NEW JUDGES: Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. swore in three judges on his Jan. 9 Inauguration Night: Judge of the Johnston Municipal Court, David aRusso; Frank Manni as Auxiliary Judge; and Priscilla Facha DiMaio, Probate Judge (at right). DiMaio now faces charges and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of her case.

Johnston probate judge charged, placed on leave

Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million-dollar collectible theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate. Rhode Island Attorney … more

By RORY SCHULER | 8/3/23

Police Log 08-03-23

Assault On 07/23/23 at 1803hrs, Officer arrested John Fitzpatrick, 29 of 264 Aqueduct Rd Cranston RI for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly as a result of a disturbance call at the … more

8/2/23

Police Log 07-27-23

Active Warrant On 7/21/23, at approximately 1528 Hours, Officers arrested Kareem D. Shields, (31), of 47 Mawney Street Apt. #1, Providence, RI, for an active Arrest & Affidavit … more

7/26/23

From https://www.bevfitchett.us/ar15-to-m16-conversion/lightning-link.html: "The Way It Works ... In normal semi-auto operation the hammer is cocked by a rearward movement of the bolt carrier, as the carrier moves forward, the hammer is caught and held in the cocked position by the sear located on the forward part of the trigger catching in the sear notch, on the hammer. If you hold the trigger after a shot's fired the sear will not catch in the hammer's sear notch when the hammer cocks because the sear is depressed below the arc of the hammer notch. What happens is because the trigger is being held back, the disconnector hook is tipped forward and in position to catch the hammer, stopping it from following the bolt carrier forward. When the trigger is released, it allows the hammer to slip from under the. disconnector hook and be caught by the trigger sear in the hammer sear notch. Making it necessary to pull the trigger for each shot."

RAID: Johnston man arrested, federal firearm charges filed

On June 14, at JFK International Airport in New York, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspected and seized a package shipped from China and destined for a Johnston address. “Upon … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/13/23

BEHIND BARS: William M. Bailey’s booking photo.

UPDATE: Murder charged in 2022 Johnston killing

UPDATED: In March 2022, a Cranston man was sentenced to attend Batterers Intervention two months after he allegedly killed his wife. Johnston Police responded to an early morning call on George Waterman … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/13/23

Police Log 07-13-23

Assault On 7/4/23 at 1408 hrs, Officer arrested Christopher Rosa, 18, of 50 Birch St. Apt. 500, Cranston, RI, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the … more

7/12/23

Police Log July 6, 2023

Assault – Simple On 6/26/23 at 2108 hours Officers arrested Daniel Coren (72) of 8 Harding Ave. Cranston, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. Arrest is the result … more

7/5/23

HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police have now released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident.

Cranston Police post body cam video of Johnston murder suspect’s shooting

Cranston Police have released their officers’ body-worn camera footage from the May 24 officer-shooting of Johnston murder suspect James Harrison. Rhode Island State Police and Cranston … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/3/23

BURNED OUT: A 45-unit building, at 343 Simmonsville Ave. was evacuated on Sunday, May 28, after flames fully engulfed the façade, creeping up to the building from burning mulch. Residents in need of assistance have been awaiting confirmation they would continue receiving assistance following June 30. They received good news on Tuesday.

Johnston residents displaced by Simmons Village fire feared second round of homelessness

They almost lost their homes twice in one month. Midday Tuesday, a Rhode Island Housing official, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Seth Magaziner confirmed that state and federal housing officials … more

By RORY SCHULER | 6/29/23

Police Log 06-29-23

Assault On 6/20/23 at 1445 hours Officers arrested Mathew Hernandez (18) of 193 Legion Way Cranston, for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Arrest is the result of Warwick PD turning over … more

6/28/23

September 21, 2023