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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

UPDATED: Police shot and killed a man wanted for a triple shooting on Ligian Court in Johnston. more

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 … more

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 … more

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.” more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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. … more

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. more

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 … more

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 … more