Rhode Island's Fatal Accident Rate Involving Young Children Lowest In US: Study

Rhode Island had the lowest average of fatal crashes involving children under 10 and the lowest rate, the study revealed.

3-Year-Old Killed When Vehicle Slammed Into Stone Wall And Pole: Cops

The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, police said.

Rhode Island's Kidnappings Plummet More Than Nearly Every Other State: Study

Kidnappings dropped nationwide, but Rhode Island's decline was among the steepest.

MA Man Charged With Child Molesting, Producing And Possessing Child Porn: RISP

The Spencer resident was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.

Rhode Island Workplace Fatality Rate Lowest In America: Study

Rhode Island's workplace fatality rate is drastically lower than the national average, according to the study.

MA Man Sentenced In Connection With Rhode Island Cockfighting Operation: Feds

He pleaded guilty in April to violating the Animal Welfare Act.

Providence Man Charged With Reckless Driving: Cops

He was pulled over on Interstate 95, police said.

Rhode Islanders Lost $2M To This Type Of Phone Scam: FBI

Don't fall victim to this phone scam.

3 Rhode Island Business Owners Charged With Labor-Related Crimes: AG

The crimes include wage theft, according to the attorney general's office.

Cranston Man Charged With Falsely Obtaining More Than $10K In Property: Police

He was also charged with accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes, police said.

Massachusetts Man Wanted In Connecticut Nabbed In Rhode Island: Cops

The Rehoboth man was investigated by the Adult Correctional Institutions Records and Identification Unit, police said.

Massachusetts Man Wanted In Virginia Nabbed In Rhode Island: Cops

The Plainville man was investigated by the Adult Correctional Institutions Records and Identification Unit, police said.

RI Governor Calls For Pause On License Plate Reader Camera Installation

Gov. Dan McKee a "comprehensive 60-day review" to establish "uniform statewide standards."

Rhode Islanders Lost $51,969 To Real Estate Rental Scammers In 2025: FBI

Nationwide, the swindlers raked in more than $275 million, the FBI reported.

Georgia Man Sentenced To 2 Years For Conspiring To Scam RI Seniors: Feds

The wide-ranging lottery and sweepstakes scam targeted seniors in Rhode Island and other states, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

New Study Analyzes Shoplifting Rates In All 50 States — See Where RI Ranks

The study analyzed shoplifting figures from the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Cali Man Gets 3 Years In Prison For Sexually Explicit, Threatening Phone Calls To Rhode Island Women: Feds

The Anaheim man threatened to show up where the women lived or worked if they did not stay on the phone, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Rhode Island DHS Supervisor Pleads Guilty To SNAP Scheme

More than $300,000 in SNAP benefits were improperly accessed, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Rhode Island Has 3rd-Lowest Rate Of Unbelted Traffic Deaths: Study

Only two other states had a lower rate, according to the study.

Westerly Sex Offender Charged With Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Feds

The Westerly man was charged in federal court in Boston.

Rhode Island State Senator Hosting Expungement Clinic

The event will help those with criminal records to learn about their rights.

Rhode Island Woman Pleads To Running Unlicensed Money Transmitting Biz: Feds

The Rhode Island woman pleaded guilty in federal court.

NYC Woman Wanted In Rhode Island Arrested In Upstate NY: Cops

She attempted to withdraw $38,000 from another person's home equity line credit account, police said.

Where Rhode Island Ranks When It Comes To Car Theft

See how likely it is for your car to get stolen in Rhode Island compared to other state.

Bond Set For Rhode Island Sex Criminal On Run For More Than 20 Years

A $20,000 surety bond was set for his bail jumping charge but he was ordered held without bail in his sexual assault case.

MA Man Charged With DUI With Child In Car: Cops

The Douglas man was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, police said.

Killer In Springfield Woman's Cold Case Murder Identified: DA

The 24-year-old mother of four was strangled to death in 1995.

Robber, Sexual Assaulter Charged With Assault In Rhode Island Prison

The inmate is scheduled to be released from prison in 2030

MA Man Sentenced For Bringing Roosters To Rhode Island For Cockfights: Feds

The Massachusetts man had pleaded guilty in federal court.

MA Man Charged With Casino Cheating: Rhode Island State Police

The New Bedford man was arrested by the Gaming Enforcement Unit, police said.

Providence Man Charged With Sexual Assault: Cops

The Providence man was arrested by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, police said.

Rhode Island Most Wanted Fugitive On Run More Than 20 Years Nabbed On Sailboat: Feds

The Rhode Island sex criminal was captured off the coast of New Jersey, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

ACI Investigators Arrest 2 Rhode Island Men Wanted In Massachusetts: Cops

The two men were fugitives from justice, police said.

Rhode Island State Police Task Force Arrests 2 On Gun Charges: Cops

A Central Falls man and a Massachusetts man were arrested, police said.

2 Men Sentenced To Federal Prison In Rhode Island Identity Fraud Cases

The men fraudulently obtained Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and unemployment benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney.

MA Woman Charged In Rhode Island With Stealing More Than $10K: Cops

She was also charged with accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes, police said.

MA Man Charged In Rhode Island With Possessing Weapons While Incarcerated: Cops

The Boston man was jailed on the charge, police said.

Woonsocket Man Charged With Intending To Deliver Cocaine

The Woonsocket man was arrested after the HIDTA Task Force executed search warrants, police said.

Warwick Man Charged With Threatening Public Officials, Disorderly Conduct: Cops

The Warwick man was arrested on a warrant at his home, police said.

Woonsocket Man Charged With Conspiracy And Bank Fraud

The Woonsocket man was also charged with accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes.