7 February 2012, 1:01 pm
WPRORI mother blames police for death of her sonBoston.comBy Laura Crimaldi AP / February 7, 2012 PROVIDENCE, RI—The mother of a Rhode Island man who died after being handcuffed and pepper sprayed by police during a struggle last week is blaming authorities for her son's death. The attorney ge... Read More »
7 February 2012, 9:52 am
GoLocalProvRI Gov. backs Providence in retiree benefit suitBoston.comPROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) is backing Providence in its legal efforts to move retired police and firefighters into Medicare to save money. The independent governor said Tuesday he will file a ... Read More »
7 February 2012, 9:28 am
Police issue 338 violations following bridge closureEastBayRI.comBy George Morse EAST PROVIDENCE — It's been slightly more than a month since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation shut down a bridge over the Ten Mile River on North Broadway and police have been active in making sure dr... Read More »
7 February 2012, 5:09 am
Providence worker charged in street sign theftsBoston.comPROVIDENCE, RI—Providence police say they charged a city worker with stealing traffic signs and selling them for scrap metal after he was caught in the act by a city councilman. Forty-five-year-old Gary Sepe was charged with a misdemeanor co... Read More »
7 February 2012, 5:09 am
WPROPolice won't charge RI lawmaker with DUIBoston.comSOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI—South Kingstown police say they won't file a DUI charge against state Rep. Robert Watson in connection with a traffic stop last month, despite his appearing intoxicated and being seen with an open beer can.Rep. Watso... Read More »
6 February 2012, 9:08 am
Police hunting for N.P. robbery suspectProvidence Eyewitness NewsBy Shaun Towne NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) - Police in North Providence are searching for a convenience store robbery suspect. Officers are on the hunt for Earl Jackson, 22, on charges of second-degree robbery and conspiracy. According... Read More »
6 February 2012, 5:12 am
RI drivers say school bus camera system is flawedBoston.comPROVIDENCE, RI—Some Rhode Island drivers who received traffic tickets based on video taken by school bus cameras say they weren't doing anything wrong and the system is flawed. Marc Brassard tells WJAR-TV ( http://bit.ly/yQj4xW) that h... Read More »
4 February 2012, 6:11 am
Providence Eyewitness NewsWith Pensions Like This, No Kidding Providence Rhode Island Faces 'Bankruptcy ...Business InsiderPlease consider Providence is facing bankruptcy Rhode Island's capital city will be in bankruptcy by June if it doesn't get help resolving its financial crisis. That... Read More »
2 February 2012, 8:33 pm
95.5 WBRU NewsRI teacher accused of drinking with teen studentsBoston.comPROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island police say a Central Falls High School chemistry teacher has been arrested for meeting with students at a football game last fall, driving them to a Pawtucket liquor store and drinking with them at... Read More »
27 January 2012, 2:31 pm
RI lawmakers consider racial profiling crackdownBoston.comBy David Klepper AP / January 27, 2012 PROVIDENCE, RI—Police in Rhode Island would have to report in writing the reasons they search a vehicle, motorist or pedestrian under legislation crafted to prevent racial profiling.News Minute: Here i... Read More »
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