JAMESTOWN, R.I. — The body found washed ashore near Heads Beach has been identified as a white male between 60 and 70 years old, with no signs of foul play, Jamestown police said Monday. The Jamestown Police Department, working with Rhode Island State Police, provided an update nine days after a swimmer discovered the unidentified […]
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Update: More details emerge in Newport assistant attorney general arrest case
Since the initial reports of Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan’s arrest at The Clarke Cooke House, several new developments have surfaced that provide additional context to the Aug. 14 incident. Arrest details from police records According to the Newport Police Department’s arrest blotter, both Flanagan (identified as Devon F. Hogan, 34, of Warwick) […]
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Newport police arrest two in road rage incident involving motorcyclists
Two people have been arrested in connection with a road rage incident that occurred Monday evening on Thames Street, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Newport Police Department. The incident took place Aug. 11 at approximately 9:44 p.m. near America’s Cup when a motorist reported being followed and surrounded by four motorcyclists who […]
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Rhode Island man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is found guilty of sexual assault in Utah
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Rhode Island man accused of faking his death and fleeing the United States to evade rape charges was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in his first of two Utah trials. A jury in Salt Lake County found Nicholas Rossi guilty of a […]
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Body found washed ashore at Jamestown beach
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — Police are investigating after an unidentified body washed ashore near Heads Beach off Seaside Drive on Sunday morning. The Jamestown Police and Fire departments responded to the scene at approximately 7:36 a.m. after a swimmer reported finding the body and contacted authorities. The Rhode Island State Police, Department of Environmental Management and […]
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Portsmouth police clarify federal coordination in child exploitation arrest
The Portsmouth Police Department issued a statement Sunday clarifying its coordination with federal immigration authorities in the July arrest of a man charged with child exploitation. Portsmouth police arrested Josue Perez Gomez on July 11 with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations as part of a child exploitation investigation, according to the department’s statement posted on […]
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Newport Police Department warns of phone scam using officers’ names
The Newport Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate police officers using actual names from the department to deceive victims into purchasing gift cards or bitcoin. According to a news release issued Saturday by Lt. Joseph C. Carroll, the department’s public information officer, scammers are identifying themselves as Newport […]
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Aquidneck Night Out returns to Eastons Beach Thursday evening
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport Police Department will host its annual Aquidneck Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Eastons Beach, bringing together families and law enforcement for an evening of community engagement. The free event at 175 Memorial Blvd. will feature music, games, and special appearances from community partners. Activities include face […]
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Woman, dog rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — A woman and her dog were rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park Wednesday morning after becoming trapped between parking lots 1 and 2, according to the Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department. The fire alarm was received at 10:21 a.m., alerting crews to the situation at the popular coastal destination. First-arriving companies made […]
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Four swimmers rescued after canoe capsizes off Jamestown
Four swimmers were rescued Friday evening after their canoe overturned in waters off Taylor Point and Potter’s Cove near East Shore Road, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Police dispatch received the distress call at approximately 8:20 p.m. Aug. 1, reporting the swimmers were in the water and unable to swim to shore, possibly drowning. […]
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Newport Police issue traffic advisory for this weekend’s Jazz Festival
The Newport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the sold-out Newport Jazz Festival, which kicks off tomorrow at Fort Adams State Park and runs through Sunday, August 3. According to Lieutenant Joseph C. Carroll, the department’s Public Information Officer, festival-goers should expect significant traffic delays beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day on […]
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Portsmouth Police arrest suspect in series of vehicle larcenies
Portsmouth police arrested a Fall River, Massachusetts, man in connection with a series of vehicle-related thefts that occurred in December. Clifton Dushevskyy, 32, of 725 2nd Street, Apartment #2, Fall River, was taken into custody July 15 following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division. The charges stem from incidents during the week of […]
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Newport Police announce traffic restrictions for Folk Festival weekend
Newport police will implement significant traffic restrictions around Fort Adams during the sold-out Newport Folk Festival, creating a dedicated bicycle lane that will limit vehicle access on Harrison Avenue. The festival runs July 25-27, with traffic pattern changes in effect from 8 a.m. to approximately 9 p.m. each day, according to a police advisory released […]
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Newport Police to launch traffic camera enforcement at Hillside-Admiral Kalbfus intersection
The Newport Police Department will begin operating traffic cameras at a busy city intersection starting Thursday, marking the first implementation of automated enforcement technology in the city. The cameras will be installed at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Admiral Kalbfus Road, where they will monitor both speeding and red-light violations beginning July 24. The […]
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Multi-agency DUI enforcement operation targets North Kingstown this weekend
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association announced that the state’s BAT Mobile will be stationed in North Kingstown this weekend as part of an intensified effort to combat impaired driving. The mobile enforcement unit will be deployed at 1300 Ten Rod Road on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, from 8 p.m. to 4 […]
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Deadly Massachusetts fire highlights the minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities
By MICHAEL CASEY and MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents reliant on wheelchairs and oxygen tanks, but it lacked the safety measures and most of the staffing requirements that are commonplace in nursing homes. As an assisted-living center, Gabriel House in Fall River, about 50 […]
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Tiverton Police arrest woman after infant found alone in vehicle at Bally’s Casino
A 35-year-old Massachusetts woman was arrested Saturday after police found her 15-month-old infant left alone in an unlocked vehicle at Bally’s Tiverton Casino. The Tiverton Police Department responded to the casino at approximately 7:00 a.m. on July 12 following a report of an unattended infant in a vehicle. Officers, working alongside casino security personnel, located a […]
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Early morning boat fire in Newport Harbor quickly extinguished, three occupants safe
Newport Fire Department crews quickly brought a boat fire under control early Saturday morning in Newport Harbor, with all three occupants — two adults and one dog — safely evacuating the vessel. The incident began at 4:30 a.m. when Newport Fire Alarm received a call reporting a marine vessel fire in Newport Harbor on a […]
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Newport Police seek public’s help in July 4th hit-and-run investigation
The Newport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a motorcyclist involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Independence Day. According to a social media post from the Newport Police Department on Friday, July 11, the crash happened around 10 p.m. on Thames Street at the intersection of Thames and Wellington […]
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Newport Police arrest couple in $100,000 shoplifting operation
What began as a routine shoplifting investigation at a Thames Street store has led to the arrest of two Massachusetts residents and the seizure of over $100,000 worth of stolen merchandise, Newport Police announced today. The case started on May 26, 2025, when patrol officers responded to Team One Newport at 561 Thames Street for […]
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57 arrested for DUI during Fourth of July holiday weekend in Rhode Island
Law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island arrested 57 individuals for driving under the influence during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. The arrests were made between 12 p.m. on July 3, 2025, and 6 a.m. on July 6, 2025, representing the combined efforts of all 38 municipal […]
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Newport Police announce parking restrictions for July 4th Fireworks display
The Newport Police Department issued a traffic advisory Tuesday afternoon ahead of the city’s annual Independence Day fireworks celebration, warning drivers of parking restrictions designed to ease congestion during the popular event. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4th, no parking will be allowed on West Narragansett Avenue between Thames Street and Marchant Street. […]
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Portsmouth Fire Department quickly contains brush fire on Anthony Road
Portsmouth firefighters successfully contained a brush fire on Anthony Road Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes. At 11:13 a.m., Portsmouth Fire Department crews responded to Anthony Road in the Common Fence Point neighborhood for a reported brush fire. Upon arrival, firefighters were able to quickly contain the blaze before it could reach […]
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Portsmouth Police arrest repeat DUI offender with BAC over three times legal limit
A 64-year-old Portsmouth man with a history of fatal drunk driving was arrested Monday after crashing his vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit, according to Portsmouth Police. Stephen M. Reise of Donna Drive was taken into custody following a motor vehicle accident on June 23, marking […]
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Middletown Police seek public’s help in identifying break-in suspect
The Middletown Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent break-in at a local business. The incident occurred on June 13 at approximately 5 p.m. at a business in the Wyatt Square Plaza, located on East Main Road. The police would like to hear from anyone who may have […]