East Greenwich Man Sentenced for Second Degree Child Molestation

George Tabora, 54, of East Greenwich, RI, was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years with 15 years to serve for molesting a young boy, the AG said.

Reality Show Dance School Failed to Pay Instructors: AG

The owner of the former Triple Threat Performing Arts Center in Warwick has been ordered to pay $4,798 in wages to ex-employees.

EG Main Street Stabbing Victim Taken to Rhode Island Hospital

A man was stabbed twice around 2:30 Friday morning during an argument outside Fat Belly's Pub, the fire department said.

Fire Alarm But No Fire at Eldredge Elementary

The children went outside for a fire alarm for about five minutes today, but there was no fire, the fire department said.

Firefighters Battle House Fire

Four people are displaced after a house fire around 2 a.m. Sunday.

State Police Charge East Greenwich Suspect

Austin W. Almeida, 21, of East Greenwich, was charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl & with drug possession, state police said.

After Car Accident: I-95 Lanes Now Open in Warwick

State police have cleared an accident that tied up traffic.

Police Dog Sniffs Out Cocaine Stash Worth $150K

RI State Police seized $150,000 worth of cocaine after a traffic stop on Wednesday night.

Warwick Father Charged in Baby's Death

Willow Ramos, 7 months old, was discovered unresponsive at her home. Now her father is being charged with cruelty and neglect.

Updated: One Firefighter Sent to Hospital After Blaze at Reynolds Avenue Home

According to multiple news sources, a fire broke out around 9 p.m.

Updated: Fatal Crash on I-95 Thursday Morning

According to Rhode Island State Police, a 25-year-old Massachusetts man died in a rollover on I-95 near Exit 8.

Fire on Main Street Displaced Five Adults for One Night

The five adults had to stay elsewhere on Sunday night because the fire alarms were not working, but they have all returned home.

Updated: State Police Say Teen Died In Exeter Crash Monday Afternoon

Andrew M. Oliveira, 17, of West Warwick, died when his car hit a tree.

Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation Responding to Morning Fire

A kitchen fire on Wine Street was put out quickly.

Guilty of Child Molestation: Jury Took Five Hours to Return Verdict

George Tabora, 54, of East Greenwich, was found guilty of two counts of second degree child molestation, the state Attorney General said.

East Greenwich Resident Allegedly Sought 'Open Minded Parents' Willing To Let Daughter Go 'Naked In A Group Setting'

Stephen Ferrante, 61, of East Greenwich, is being held in federal custody, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

Week in Review: The Courts and Crime

A highlight was the story of Leina L. Waldberg, formerly known as Elaine Yates, of Warwick, who fled 31 years ago with her two children.

Elaine Yates, Accused of Child Snatching 31 Years Ago, Pleads Not Guilty

The former Warwick woman accused of child snatching appeared in RI Superior Court. Her lawyer entered a not guilty plea for her.

Child Snatching Case: RI Law Was Changed in 1988 to Criminalize Parents Who Take Their Own Children

Atty. Thomas Lynch said a parent could not be accused of abducting a child before the Russell Yates case.

Amtrak: Trains Moving Again After Police Deal with Suspect on the Tracks

Amtrak's media relations said there was "police action" on the tracks.

State Police Charge Two East Greenwich Drivers in Separate Incidents

One motorist was driving under the influence, police allege. The other was wanted on a court warrant.

College Could Lose Thousands of Dollars: East Greenwich Police Investigating Check Fraud Allegations

School vice-president tells police someone has cashed seven big checks on the school's account.

Elderly Coventry Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Groceries

Teresa D. Tortolani, 61, is accused of taking two creamers, a container of hot food, a pastry and a health and beauty item without paying.

Crash at Frenchtown Road and Route 2 Sends Two to Hospital

Brett J. Thompson, 36, of Voluntown, Conn., was charged with Driving under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

One-Time East Greenwich Patrol Officer Promoted: Now He's State Police Lt. Col. Joseph Philbin

The state police have announced staff promotions.

'A Beloved Member' of the West Warwick High School Community Was Killed in Sunday's Train Mishap

The person killed by the Amtrak train on Sunday was a student at West Warwick High.

Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak Train

According to Amtrak, a train struck and killed a person on the tracks around 2:30 p.m.

Disabled Vehicle Cleared from Route 95, Exit 5

The state Department of Transportation says a disabled vehicle has been removed at Exit 5.

North Providence Woman Charged with DUI in East Greenwich

The 39-year-old told police she was coming from a party when she was stopped on South County Trail.

Man Charged with DUI After Near-Misses on Main Street in East Greenwich

Police said the 33-year-old also had a suspended license when he was found asleep behind the wheel in the breakdown lane.

One-Man Ping Pong Plan Leads to Vandalism Charge in East Greenwich

Police said a 19-year-old Woonsocket man destroyed a ping pong table at New England Tech's EG campus trying to prop up one side.

Former Rocky Hill School Faculty Member Accused of Rape

Three former students at Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the 1970s.

NK Man Charged with Driving while Drugged in EG

Police said he admitted to ingesting "probably 10 Ativan" after crews responded to a crash on Blueberry Drive.

Good Samaritan, Bad Samaritan, Dine and Dash: EG Police Log

The following incidents and arrests were reported by East Greenwich police recently.

Main Street Fire Caused by Lit Cigarette in Kitchen of Apartment

A fire at a Main Street apartment that caused a brief evacuation at a local restaurant last week did little damage.

Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Main Street

The victim, 31, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

DUI Charge for Driver Found Asleep at East Greenwich Intersection

Police said a woman who fell asleep at an intersection Sunday night registered blood alcohol readings more than twice the legal limit.

Dog, Scooter, Wallet, Unwanted Solicitors Found: EG Police Log

Plus a woman who parked her car on Main Street said her window was smashed after she parked for just an hour-and-a-half.

Woman Charged with Check and Credit Fraud 10 Times Since October

The East Greenwich Police Department is the latest to bring charges against the 21-year-old.

Fiery Crash on I-95 Monday Morning: Video

Motorists stop to render aid as car burns near exit 5A.