Police news
Sort by: Featured Most recent
50 results total, viewing 1 - 20
Police log 12-05-24
DUI On Oct. 27 at 12:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop after witnessing a motor vehicle cross over the double yellow lines on Greenwich Avenue three times. The officer observed the … more
“The Warwick Police Department, with the incredible support of the community, successfully restocked the shelves at Westbay Community Action on Jefferson Boulevard,” the police department shared on social media. “Thanks to the generosity of so many, we were able to donate dozens of gift cards, turkeys, along with all of the trimmings, to ensure that local families in need can enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal this holiday.”
Police Log 11-28-24
NO TRESPASS ORDER On Oct. 22 at 9:17 a.m., police responded to Dunkin’ Donuts, 422 Warwick Ave., for a disturbance in progress. Officers noted a man, identified as Rolf Feliz, 34, in the … more
Police log 11-20-24
DUI On Oct. 13 at 2:12 a.m., officer Jonathan McHugh observed a blue 2010 Toyota Matrix swerve on the road and stop at a green light at the intersection of Greenwich Avenue and Metro Center … more
Charlotte Lester (Beacon Media file photo)
Man charged with murder in missing-person case
A Warwick man has been charged with first-de- gree murder following a two-and-a-half-year inves- tigation into the whereabouts of a missing person. Warwick police officers arrested Mark Perkins, … more
Police log 11-14-24
DUI On Oct. 11 at 12:56 a.m., Warwick police officer Michael Petrarca Jr. observed a car pull out of Taco Bell, 877 Bald Hill Road, at a high rate of speed. His MDT revealed that the vehicle had … more
‘No Shave November’ honors memory of Richmond police sergeant
The Warwick Police Department is participating in No Shave November to honor the memory of Richmond police Sgt. Michael W. Lawing, who passed away on Oct. 20, 2024. “No Shave November is a … more
WALK TO UNIFY: Warwick Police went to City Park to “help cheer on the participants, who were out walking to help raise awareness and essential funds to support Rhode Island Special Olympic Athletes,” according to a post on the WPD social media accounts. “Way to go everyone!” According to Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI), the “inaugural Unified Walk and 24-Hour Super Walk” helped “to raise awareness and essential funds for over 3,500 Rhode Islanders with intellectual disabilities.” The “inspiring event unites law enforcement members and recruits,” according to SORI, with “athletes, and supporters — all walking together.” (Photo courtesy SORI)
Walk to unify
Warwick Police Log 10-31-24
Warwick Police Log FIRST DEGREE ROBBERY According to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, on Oct. 21, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Danielle … more
Warwick Police Log 10-24-24
DUI Around 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 13, Warwick Police Officer Bryan Araujo responded to a report of a vehicle facing the wrong way on the Interstate 95 North exit 24A off-ramp. He allegedly found … more
Police Log 10-17-24
DUI Around 12:35 a.m., Sept. 7, Warwick Police on patrol spotted a gray Toyota Highlander traveling north on Post Road “at a high rate of speed.” “The vehicle failed to … more
TOTAL LOSS: Cranston Fire Chief Robert Ryan called the fire “a total loss.” He provided this photo from the scene outside Applebee’s in Garden City early Wednesday morning, Oct. 16.
Smoke fills Garden City as Applebee’s burns
Garden City’s Applebee’s is gone. Cranston Fire Chief Robert Ryan called it “a total loss.” Chief Ryan provided photos from the scene outside Applebee’s in … more
|
ESCAPED: Joshua Torres, 26, absconded from a work detail on Thursday, Oct. 10. Torres had been sentenced for burglary and carrying a pistol without a license. He was serving time in the ACI’s Minimum Security facility. Police are still looking for Torres.
Escaped Cranston inmate remains on the lam
At press-time Tuesday evening, Ocean State law enforcement remained on the lookout for a convicted burglar who walked off a work detail in Cranston last week. According to Ryan J. Crowley, Chief … more
|
Police Log 10-10-2024
SHOPLIFTING, HABITUAL OFFENDER Around 8:30 a.m., Sept. 5, Warwick Police took an alleged habitual offender into custody. Michael J. Goodger, 38, of Pawtucket, turned himself in at Warwick … more
Warwick Police Department Patch
Warwick police academy weighed?
In 1995 when Andrew Sullivan applied for a job with Warwick Police, he was one of about 700 on the list of qualified recruits. Now all these years later and as a major in the department... more
|
Police Log October 3, 2024
ROAD RAGE Around 2:48 p.m., Aug. 29, Warwick Police responded to the intersection of Post Road and Sandlewood Avenue for the report of an ongoing road rage incident where a driver threw an … more
WPD promotes 4 to Sergeant
Warwick Police Department wished “Congratulations” to their “newly promoted Sergeants — Kevin Warren, Russell Brown, and Sara Goes, after being sworn in at City Hall” … more
ON THE RANGE: Cranston Police Lt. Joshua Dygon held an “AR style” semiautomatic rifle tight against his shoulder last week and wore noise-cancelling headphones to protect his hearing. City officials are split on whether to relocate or enclose the range, which is located near two city schools.
Cranston city officials split over police gun range noise and its effects on nearby students
The gun range predates both of the nearby public schools. But the firing range also pre-dates the nation’s school shooting crisis. more
| | 2 comments
Warwick Police Department Patch
Stabbing investigation determines wounds self-inflicted; leads to charges against alleged victim
Warwick Police investigated the report of a stabbing and ended up arresting the alleged stabbing victim. At 5:27 p.m., Sept. 21, Warwick Police went to 1 Willow Glen Circle for “a reported … more
Warwick Police Log 09-19-24
Around 12:37 a.m., July 26, Warwick Police were on a DUI Enforcement Patrol when dispatch advised a black Lincoln reportedly exited the roadway after striking a stop sign and came to rest in … more
THE STOCK: Federal and local law enforcement agencies executed search warrants and seized around 60,000 “stolen items” worth about $1.6 million. Federal prosecutors have charged two men, from Cranston and Warwick, for their alleged connection to a “Rhode Island-based organized retail crime theft” ring responsible for raking in “roughly $12.3 million” in sales. (Photo courtesy U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha’s Office)
60,000 ‘stolen’ items seized
First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and security devices are stripped and the stolen items are passed … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2024 Beacon Media
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions