The city will install a new stop sign Thursday at the intersection of Spring Street and Bowery Street/Young Street, creating a three-way stop intersection. The Newport Police Department announced the change Wednesday in a press release, saying the decision was based on a review and recommendation by the city’s Interdepartmental Traffic Committee. The review found […]
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Newport police boost school zone enforcement as classes resume Wednesday
The Newport Police Department is increasing enforcement in school zones as students return to class Wednesday, Sept. 3, with new automated cameras and enhanced patrols to ensure driver safety. Police will strictly enforce the 20 mph speed limit in school zones during posted hours Monday through Friday, Lt. Joseph Carroll, the department’s public information officer, […]
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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 arrest three more individuals in connection with officer assault
Three Newport residents are facing charges related to an assault on two local police officers that happened on April 29. Keyshla Cruz Martinez, 33, Jose Cruz Ortiz, 40, and Mayra Custodio, 27, were arrested on April 30. They’re each charged with simple assault, obstructing officers, and disorderly conduct. The arrests are connected to an incident […]