Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that early this morning, members of the Cranston Police Criminal Investigations Unit and Special Response Team arrested …
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6/21/23
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Assault
On 6/13/23 at 2005 hours Officers arrested Alexandra Pontarelli (28) of 115 Village Ave. Cranston, for one count of Domestic Simple Assualt, one count of Domestic Disorderly Conduct, and …
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6/21/23
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Bench Warrant
On 6/5/23 at 1330 hrs., Officers arrested Brian Quinn, 55, of 115 Bryant Rd. Cranston, RI for Superior Court Bench warrant. The arrest was the result of a dispersal at the …
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6/14/23
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Although the most likely suspect was shot and killed by police, the investigation into the events that unfolded on Ligian Court in Johnston on May 24 remain under investigation.
“The …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/9/23
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According to feline math, a Warwick Parks and Rec employee saved 81 lives on the job Monday.
Paul Joutras gripped the cardboard box and aimed for his city trash truck.
“But I heard …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/7/23
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UPDATED: Police shot and killed a man wanted for a triple shooting on Ligian Court in Johnston.
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/24/23
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Assault
On 5/17/23 at approximately 1822 HRS., Officers arrested Kelly Beth Clayton,58, of 85 Briggs Street #406 for One (1) count of Simple Assault and One (1) count of Disorderly conduct. The …
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5/24/23
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Assault
On 5/8/23 at 1630 hrs. Officers arrested Jill Sartini, 30, of 21 Blackburn St, Pawtucket for Domestic Simple Assault, Domestic Vandalism/Malicious Injury to Property, and Domestic …
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5/17/23
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He can imagine what it would be like hiding in a classroom as gunshots echo through school hallways.
“I’m in a classroom and I hear a guy walking down the corridor and he’s shooting … What do I want between me and him?” asked grandfather and retired Warwick Police Capt. Tim Colgan. “I don’t want a social worker; I don’t want a psychiatrist; I don’t want the principal. I want a cop between me and him. And I think most people feel that way. I think they do.”
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/11/23
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Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of three individuals for assault and an attempted arson that occurred on April 27, 2023, at approximately …
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5/10/23
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Assault
On 04/27/23 at 0422 hours, Officers arrested Carlos Mieses Benitez, 32, of 122 Mawney St. #3, Providence, RI for Felony Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Arrest is the result of a …
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5/3/23
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Following more than a year-long investigation, Johnston Police arrested a juvenile last week and charged him with manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of Dillon Viens.
Viens’ death, first …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/27/23
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Child Abuse/ Neglect/ Cruelty
On 04/24/2023, at approximately 0018 hours, Officers arrested Aida Rodriguez (33), of 950 Cranston St. Apt# 3, Cranston, for 2nd Degree Child Abuse, and three …
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4/26/23
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Bench Warrant
On 04/17/23 at 0119 hrs, Officers arrested Qyon Pichardo, 23, of 583 Laurel Hill Ave, Cranston, RI, for having a bench warrant from 3rd District Court and an arrest warrant from …
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4/19/23
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In August 2021, a woman was dragged from her car and beaten by a gang of around 10 dirt bike and ATV riders after she honked her horn at a Providence intersection. Her young child and dog were inside …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/12/23
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Breaking and Entering
On 4/9/23 at 1702 hours Officer Johnston arrested Keelen Palmer (43) of 11 Crowninshield St. Providence, for Domestic – Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling House. …
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4/12/23
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The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) announced the arrest of three suspects and the discovery of a dead body following a task force raid in North Providence.
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/7/23
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Assault
On 3/26/2023, at 0105hrs. Officers arrested Justin Prout (40) of 24 Braken St Cranston, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. The arrest is a result of a call for a …
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4/5/23
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Assault & Battery
On 3/22/2023, at 2233 hrs. Officers arrested Clarissa Martins (28) of 935 Pontiac Ave Apt #46. Cranston, RI for domestic simple assualt, domestic vandalism and resisting …
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3/29/23
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