Newport Police Ask For Help ID'ing Shoplifting Suspect

Newport police are accusing this man of shoplifting at a local business in December.

Coast Guard Searching For 2 Fishermen Off Block Island

The fishing vessel Mistress went down around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. One crew member has been rescued.

Water Search Canceled In Narragansett Bay: Coast Guard

The Coast Guard said an unmanned but running skiff was spotted in the bay. Hours later, police found the boater safe at home.

Newport Police Ask Public To Help Find A Person

The police did not say why they are looking for the person.

RI Hate Crime Data Stays Even As U.S. Numbers Skyrocket: FBI

Five of RI's 11 hate crimes reported last year were motivated by the victim's race, ethnicity, or ancestry, the FBI said.

Newport Police: Five Sent To Hospital After Crash Monday: Updated

A crash at One Mile Corner Monday afternoon sent five people to the hospital. Earlier, a Portsmouth man was arrested with marijuana baggies.

Providence Man Indicted, Accused Of Dealing Drugs In Newport

According to the U.S Attorney's office, a federal grand jury has indicted Franklin Valenzuela, 23, on eight counts of dealing narcotics.

Man Has Died After Oct. 30 Water Rescue Near The Cliff Walk

The Warwick man died last week, police said.

Captain Pleads Guilty To Seaman's Manslaughter Charge

The accident killed Walter S. Krupinski, 81, of Norwalk, Conn. His powerboat, the 'Peggy K,' collided with the 60-foot yacht.

Woman Rescued From Goat Island Waters Has Died: Police

The woman was spotted floating under the causeway on Oct. 22. She was rescued and taken to the hospital but did not make it, police said.

Harrowing Water Rescue Tuesday By Newport's Cliff Walk

A 52-year-old Warwick man went off the Cliff Walk on Tuesday. Firefighters made an heroic water rescue.

Couple Swept Away Off Jamestown Identified: DEM

The man and woman were from Quincy, Mass. They died after a wave swept the woman off the rocks, and the man jumped in and tried to save her.

Two Die After Waves Sweep Woman Off Rocks: Fort Wetherill

The two were fishing, the state Department of Environmental Management said.

Newport Firefighters Know How Powel Avenue House Fire Started

Seven people lost their homes when a fire started Sunday afternoon in the multifamily house on Powel Avenue across from Newport Hospital.

Woman Rescued From Waters Off Goat Island Sunday

The woman, who has not been identified, was taken to Newport Hospital and then transferred to Rhode Island. Her condition is unknown.

Newport Man One Of 15 State Police DUI Arrests

State police said they were called to I-95 because of a hit-and-run crash on I-95 in Providence.

Smoke From Fire At BankNewport Requires All Hands On Deck For FD

The fire and smoke started when a fan in the basement caught fire, which caused its plastic casing to melt.

Newport Teen Identified As Victim In Providence Murder

Zachary Medina was visiting his grandmother when he was shot outside her apartment complex. Police said he was an innocent victim.

Wedding Officiant In Newport Accused of Stealing Guest's Purse

Stern turned himself in at the Portsmouth Police Department. He was arraigned in Second District Court in Newport.​

Newport Police Charge Man With Sexual Assault

Zachary Henson, 32 of Middletown is being held without bail at Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston.

Four Car Newport Crash Caused By Grabbing Something On the Floor

Three cars needed to be towed away from the Connell Highway Roundabout after a distracted driver caused a four car accident.

Newport Woman Crashes Into Vickers' Liquors

"There was a broken window, damaged wall, and destroyed alcohol," Newport Police Lieutenant Frank Rosa told Patch."

Man Stabbed While Playing Guitar In Newport

Police learned the two suspects tried to rob him while he was playing his guitar in Queen Anne Square.

Newport Fire Department Puts Out Thames Street Fire In One Hour

Deputy Fire Chief Drew Elder heard the alarm sound a few minutes after 3 p.m. and said the fire was mostly under control in minutes.

Two Women Charged With Shoplifting At RK Towne Center

Police said they shoplifted from several stores.

Two Charged After Fight At Long Wharf Mall Early Tuesday: Police

The two broke a glass window at the "Only In Rhode Island" store, police allege.

Newport Police Arrest Teen Accused Of Throwing Glass In The Road

The 16-year-old boy allegedly was hiding in yards near Maple and Girard avenues and throwing glass when cars went by.

Newport Police Log: Recent Arrests

Here are recent arrests. Information comes from the police.

Middletown Police Stop Driver Linked To Newport Hit & Run

Middletown police caught up with the driver in an alleged hit and run accident Wednesday night on Pope and Spring streets in Newport.

Newport Police Charge Man With Domestic Strangulation

The victim told police he strangled her with his hands and then used his necklace.

Jury Convicts Providence Man Of Weapons Offense

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Jhonmar Roman, 25, admitted he took drugs to Newport but pleaded innocent to a weapons charge.

Three Teens At Training School: Newport Police

Three juveniles have been charged with first-degree robbery. The incident happened July 27 at 3:03 a.m. in front of the fire station.

Injured Moped Driver Charged With DUI: Newport Police

Police said the man hurt early Thursday morning in a scooter accident is being charged with drunk driving,

Minor Scooter Crash Early Tuesday On Malbone Road

A moped driver was taken to the hospital on Tuesday morning around 1:30 as a precaution.

Newport Blues Cafe Patron Threatens To Shoot Bouncer: Police

The Bay State man went for his waistband and claimed he had a gun, police allege.

Newport Police Break Up Fight Near Equality Park

Two people went to the hospital (one for a mental health check) in connection with a domestic dispute that started earlier Thursday.

More Charges Against Alleged Jamestown Burglars: Newport Police

Newport police have charged the two men arrested on Monday in connection with a July 23 housebreak on Castle Hill Avenue.

Former 'Barry's Of Newport' Employee Suspected Of Embezzlement

The company called police to investigate what happened to customers' refund checks. The suspect is at large. An accomplice has been arrested

Jamestown Police Capture Two Alleged Burglars

The men are believed to be responsible for numerous crimes statewide, according to a press release from Chief Edward Mello.

Newport Police Log: July 18

Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.