A 59-year-old Middletown man was arrested Sunday night after barricading himself inside his Green End Avenue home during a domestic disturbance investigation, police said. Clayton Frable faces charges of domestic violence simple assault and/or battery, second offense, and obstructing an officer in the execution of duty, according to a press release from the Middletown Police […]
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Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association launches #CheckTwiceSaveALife campaign
With summer temperatures in full swing, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association is launching a new public awareness campaign to help prevent children from dying in parked cars. The #CheckTwiceSaveALife campaign, launching July 31, features a :30-minute English and Spanish language radio ad, as well as social media elements, reminding parents and caregivers of the […]
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Johnston man found guilty of physically abusing 4-month-old son in 2017
A Johnston man has been found guilty of physically abusing his four-month-old son in 2017, according to Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. On January 11, 2023, following a five-day jury trial, Jean Diaz De La Rosa (age 27) was found guilty of two counts of first-degree child abuse. The defendant will be sentenced at a […]
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Middletown Police officer struck with gel pellets during traffic stop
While on a West Main Road traffic stop over the weekend, Middletown Police says an officer was struck by gel pellets, leading to multiple felony charges. Investigating the incident, police said the case was connected to a dangerous social media trend.
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Portsmouth Police cracking down on those who fail to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians
The Portsmouth Police Department announced on Facebook this morning that during a 4 hour period this morning and yesterday morning, they have issued numerous traffic citations for failure to stop at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. The Portsmouth Police say they utilized police officers wearing civilian clothes to enter the crosswalk on Turnpike Avenue, near […]