As Winter Approaches, EG Police Urge Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Alert System

Find out about road closures, water main breaks and more. It just takes two seconds on the Internet.

Police Log: Chicken Finger Prank, DUI, Loose Horse

The following arrest information was provided by the East Greenwich Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

EG Realtor Gets Creepy Phone Call

The call is similar to calls received by real estate agents in Southeastern Massachusetts, prompting police there to issue safety warnings.

Wood Jewelers Thief Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

Sheldon F. Luther pleaded no contest to a felony larceny charge on Nov. 3.

Police Log: Man Finds $106, HVAC Units Stolen, Middle Road Break-In

The following arrest and incident reports were provided by East Greenwich police. They do not indicate a conviction.

EG Police Investigating After Men Caught Behind Dave's Marketplace with Greasy Van, Pumping System

One of the men has been arrested for stealing used cooking oil several times before.

EG Man Suffers Burns in Apartment Fire after Falling Asleep with Lit Cigarette

The man fell asleep while smoking a cigarette, police said.

Police Log: Money, Rings Stolen, Teamsters' Snoopy's Trip Causes Bus Yard Alarm

The following arrest and incident reports were provided by the East Greenwich police department. They do not indicate a conviction.

NK Rep. Plans Legislation to Make Threatening Schools a Felony

Rep. Robert E. Craven plans to prefile legislation that would make the recent threats against schools in Rhode Island a felony.

Man with Ebola-Like Symptoms Being Treated in Boston

The patient had been treated at a medical center in Braintree.

Police Log: Security Guard Told to Not Cuff People, Customer Leaves Behind the Undesired

The following arrests and incidents were reported by East Greenwich Police. They do not indicate a conviction.

Police Looking for Stolen Toyota Camry

The car was stolen sometime after noon on Sept. 24

Detectives Track Dave's Shoplifter with the Help of Google Maps

East Greenwich detectives used a combination of old fashioned and high-tech police work to catch a 65-year-old shoplifter from Providence.

Swastikas Found on London Street Underpass

A series of objectionable graffiti was recently discovered on the railway underpass at London Street.

EG Man Charged with Child Molestation

Police said George W. Tabora was arrested for two counts of second degree child molestation.

Gun Used in North Providence Murder was Stolen from Retired EG Police Officer

The state crime lab was able to restore serial numbers.

Wood Jewelers Thief Captured by Task Force

A man suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from an East Greenwich business has been captured.

Stray Bullet Hits EG House near Camp Fogarty Shooting Range

Nobody was hurt.

Police Log: Crashed Truck but No Driver, Pit Bull Found, Movies Stolen

The following arrest and incident reports were provided by East Greenwich police. They do not indicate a conviction.

Cops Pick Up Trash after Car Leaves Trail of Busted Bins

Someone drove into trash and recycling bins on Howland and Middle Roads, forcing police to pick up the mess.

Single car accident at Tillinghast and Middle Rd.

Single car accident at Tillinghast and Middle Rd, Monday 9-15-14 11:40pm.

Tarantula Found in Front of EG Library

If you're missing an arachnid, it might be in Cumberland.

5 Million Gmail Passwords Leaked Online; Make Sure Yours Isn't Among Them

Although the leak is significant by the volume of passwords released, many of the usernames and passwords are no longer valid.

Police Log: Rings Stolen, Boat Damaged, Purses Stolen and Found

The following incidents were reported by the East Greenwich Police Department.

Police Log: Cop Cars Damaged by Wet Paint, Dog Hurt in Hit and Run, 2 DUIs

The following arrests and incidents were reported by East Greenwich Police. They do not indicate a conviction.

Police Seek ID of Jewelry Thieves

Two men reportedly stole thousands of dollars in diamond rings from Wood Jewelers in EG recently.

Local Cops, Firefighters, EMTs to Be Honored for Life-Saving Heroics

Fifteen first responders will be awarded the 2014 Rhode Island Lifesaving Medal.

Rhode Island DUI Task Force Deploys This Weekend

It will be the second time the task force has deployed this year. Officers charged 11 people with DUI during the first deployment in May.

EG Police Investigating Animal Abuse over Pit Bull's Shocking Condition

Police are investigating after a 25-year-old Central Falls man brought a emaciated dog suffering for severe skin problems to an EG vet.

Police Log: Cars Damaged by Road Striping, Assaults, Loose Goats

The following arrest and incident reports were provided by East Greenwich police. They do not indicate a conviction.

Rhode Island Funeral Director Mystery Deepens: More Bodies Found in Storage Locker

Alfred Pennine committed suicide in July. Days later, authorities found the remains of eight people at his funeral home.

Rhode Island DUI Task Force Deploying Aug. 22-24

It will be the second time the task force has been deployed this year. Officers charged 11 people with DUI during the first deployment.

EGPD Calls for Vigilance after Recent Daytime House Breaks

Four houses have been broken into during daytime hours.

Bomb Threat at CVS Was Unfounded

For the second time in recent months, a local pharmacy has been hit with a bomb threat scare connected to scam attempts.

Health Violations Reported at State Beach Concessions

Numerous violations were found at the concession areas connected to a State Police investigation into state contracts.

Police Log: Angry Landlord, Bike Stolen, Man Caught with Pot and no Pants

The following arrest and incidents were reported by East Greenwich police. They do not indicate a conviction.

Fundraising Calls for EGPD DARE Program are Fake, Police Say

If you get such a call, call police.

Scammer Tells EG Woman: "Lady, We are the Father of All Scammers"

The widespread "IRS" scam has been widespread in East Greenwich recently. One resident said she wants to let her friends know to be wary.

Local Police Dog Poisoned; Handler Suspects Revenge

Westport (Mass.) Police Det. Jeff Majewski's dog, Siren, died in April. A recent autopsy showed rat poison in the dog's liver.

Vacant Duke Street Home Deemed Uninhabitable

Police said they found a dead racoon and feces throughout the house.