Child Molestation; A DUI Crash; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Thursday and Sunday.

Cranston Sex Offender Convicted, Caught With Child Porn On Probation

David Skally, 65, of Cranston, a sex offender, was caught with child pornography while serving federal probation for a 2016 conviction.

Cranston Police Warn Of Recent 'Grandparent Scams'

Phone scammers are exploiting elderly residents by claiming to be a relative in trouble, Cranston police say.

Cranston Man Police Say Shot Himself In Bar Fight Arraigned

Cranston police say Michael Mancini​, 29, refused to drop his gun even while officers tackled him to the ground outside a Phenix Avenue bar.

2 DUIs With Alcohol Levels 3 Times The Legal Limit: Cranston PD Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Monday and Wednesday.

2 Cars, Home Catch Fire In Cranston

Cranston fire officials say all six residents of the Park Avenue home escaped safely.

A Stolen Car; Domestic Felony Assault; More: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Wednesday and Monday.

Four Home Break-Ins Happen Within 18 Hours In Cranston

Cranston police say the home invasion suspect is at-large. He may be armed, so do not approach and call 911 if you see him.

Domestic Assault With A Dangerous Weapon; DUI: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Monday and Tuesday.

2 Felony Shoplifting Charges; Domestic Assaults: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Tuesday and Sunday.

Blackmail; Crack Cocaine Possession; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sunday and Tuesday.

First-Degree Arson; Domestic Assault; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Nov. 12 and Sunday.

Firefighters Extinguish Large Brush Fire In Cranston Neighborhood

Cranston firefighters prevent the flames from spreading to nearby homes and onto the nearby Interstate 295.

4 Arrests At Stop & Shop; Cyberstalking: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Nov. 8 and Nov. 11.

Gun Charges; Tracking Cars; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Nov. 4 and Friday.

Cranston Police Issue Warning About Phone Scam Targeting The Elderly

Police say scammers have called victims, impersonating a lawyer representing a grandchild who has been arrested, to request money for fines.

Teen Shake Shack Employee Attacked Robbed Outside Cranston Location

Cranston police say a teen employee at the Shake Shack at the Garden City Shopping Center was robbed and assaulted on Sunday night.

Domestic Assault; A DUI; Shoplifting: Cranston Polie Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Friday and Monday.

Cranston Man Who Did Time For Robbing 9 Banks Admits He Robbed Another

Justin Worley 44, known as the "Bearded Bandit," admits he robbed a bank in East Providence in 2019 with a partner who was carrying a knife.

Domestic Assault On A Person Over 60; Burglary: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Oct. 7 and Oct. 10.

Body Found Near Bike Path In Cranston

Cranston police say the man's body was found at the bike path near Tongue Pond and Garfield Street.

Assault At Blue Moon Pub; Felony Shoplifting: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Oct. 2 and Oct. 7.

A Fentanyl Charge; 4 Domestic Assaults: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 27 and Oct. 2.

Cranston Applebee's Fire Deemed 'Accidental': Reports

Officials said the fire happened after there were "issues" during the hood cleaning process, according to WJAR​.

Making False Crime Reports; Domestic Assault: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 24 and Sept. 27.

First-Degree Sexual Assault; 6 Domestic Assaults: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 20 and Sept. 24.

Fire Destroys Applebee's At Garden City In Cranston: Report

Cranston Fire Chief Robert Ryan says the cause appeared to be a grease fire in the kitchen​. The restaurant was deemed a total loss.

Cranston Police Warn Of Scammers Posing As Officers

If you receive a call of this nature, do not comply, hang up immediately, and call Cranston police at 401-942-2211.

Providence Man Sentenced For Trafficking Meth In Cranston

Prosecutors say Charles Bersch, 40, of Providence, and a Massachusetts man were caught with three backpacks full of methamphetamine.

Domestic Felony Assault; Counterfeit Money; More: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 12 and Sept. 18.

3 Domestic Assaults; Shoplifting; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 9 and Sept. 12.

How Safe Are RI Neighborhoods? Here’s What New FBI Crime Data Shows

A pair of FBI crime reports show that violent crime is continuing to decrease nationwide, but Rhode Island's rate increased.

Person Almost Hit By Car At Greek Festival: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 6 and Sept. 9.

Attempted Breaking And Entering; A DUI; More: Cranston Police Log

​The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 4 and Sept. 6.

2 RI Men Accused Of Helping Retail Theft Ring Steal $1.6M In Products

Prosecutors say Norman Cipriano, 52, of Warwick, and Patrick Vigneau, 59, of Cranston, sold the stolen goods to other retailers, people.

5 Domestic Assaults; Crack Cocaine Charges: Cranston Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 1 and Sept. 4.

RI Department Of Human Services Supervisor Accused Of SNAP Fraud

Prosecutors say Nadine Jean Baptiste, 57, and her daughter illegally accessed $191,000 worth of SNAP EBT benefits.

Cranston Man Who Shot At Wife, Officers Found Dead After Stand-Off: PD

Cranston police say the hours-long stand-off ended after crisis negotiations failed, and officers found Neil Douglas, 69, dead.

Cranston Man Sentenced For Child Pornography Charges A 5th Time

Patrick M. O'Donnell, 63, of Cranston, was arrested on a child pornography charge a month after being released from prison in June 2023.

Shooting A Gun While Intoxicated; Drug Charges: Cranston Police Log

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Aug. 5 and Aug. 7.