Rhode Island Prosecutor Suspended 6 Months For Threatening Cop In Viral Video Back To Work And Getting Paid

The Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General had pleaded no contest to trespassing.

Salve Regina Student Dies Of CO Poisoning Charging Cellphone In Running Car: Cops

The tailpipe of the parked car was embedded in the snow, police said.

Newport Issues Citywide Parking Ban For Saturday

The parking ban is in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Parking Ban In Newport Neighborhoods

The parking ban is in effect Tuesday in one neighborhood and Wednesday in another.

Parking Ban Issued For 2 Newport Neighborhoods

The city is continuing its snow removal operations.

Drunken Middletown Woman Flees After Crashing Into Newport Police Officer's Squad: Cops

The officer caught the drunken Middletown Woman after she crashed into his squad car, police said.

Newport Fugitive Captured: Cops

The Newport man was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.

Newport Police Seeking 2 Women In Connection With Wallet Theft: Cops

The wallet was stolen from a teller's window counter at the Citizens Bank in the Connell Highway Stop & Shop, police said.

Drifter Nabbed With 'Numerous' Stolen Items: Newport Police

The man, who has no permanent address, was also caught with cocaine, police said.

Rhode Island Environmental Cops Catch 3 Unlicensed MA Fishermen With 69 Fish: Police

Of the 69, fish, 67 were undersized, according to the department of environmental management.

3rd And 4th Newport Teens Charged With Assault On Special Needs Rogers High Student

The first teen was arrested Friday, the second Saturday, and the third and fourth Monday.

2nd Newport Teen Charged With Assault On Special Needs Rogers High Student

The first 16-year-old was arrested Friday and the second Saturday.

Newport Teen Assaulted Special Needs Student At Rogers High: Cops

The 16-year-old, also a Rogers High School student, was charged with assault, police said.

East Bay Community Action Program seeks food pantry volunteers in Newport

Volunteers needed to help meet dramatic increase in need for food

Shoplifters Hid Stolen Stuff In Baby Stroller: Newport Police

The Newport police said they are looking for a pair of shoplifters.

Newport Massage Therapist Facing Sex Assault Charges Surrenders License

The former massage therapist's license was suspended a year and a half ago.

RISP Violent Crimes Task Force Captures Newport No Contact Order Violator: Cops

The Newport man was jailed, police said.

In Newport, Beaucoup Cafe Feels Like A “Warm Hug” For One Local

For Ruby Corby O’Neill, the café’s welcoming staff, cozy space and community spirit offer daily comfort.

Newport Superintendent Of Schools Jermain Stepping Down

Colleen Burns Jermain announced she is leaving her position at the end of the school year.

$100K Bond For Newport Assault That Left 21-Year-Old In Critical Condition: Cops

A Newport man charged with the felony domestic assault was unable to post $100,000 bond and was jailed.

21-Year-Old Found In Critical Condition In Newport, Possibly Assaulted: Cops

A man was in custody and being questioned, police said.

Newport Police Seeking Man In Connection With 'Shoplifting Incident'

Do you know this man?

Newport Restaurant Unveils New Brunch Menu

The executive chef has created a menu of authentic Mexican dishes.

Warren Man Carkjacks 2 Vehicles Minutes After Stopping By Newport Police Department: Cops

The Warren man carjacked two vehicles, crashing both of them, police said.

Scammers Posing As Newport Police Detectives: Cops

The Newport Police Department posted that their detectives are not calling about missing jury duty.

Newport Parking Enforcement Employee Attacked: Cops

The civilian was assaulted by an "individual who became irate over a parking matter," police said.

Rhode Island Prosecutor Pleads No Contest To Trespassing

The Rhode Island Attorney General said the assistant "embarrassed" herself and his office as he placed her on six months' unpaid leave.

5 RI Police Agencies Teaming For Labor Day DUI Enforcement

The effort will focus on the "areas encompassing Newport County," police said.

​Serena Williams Had This To Say To Old Rival At Tennis Hall Of Fame Event

Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame.

RI Prosecutor Caught On Viral Video Threatening Cop Loses 6 Months Pay

The prosecutor "embarrassed herself," Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha said in a statement attributed to him.

High Bacteria Counts At Newport's King Park And Fort Adams Beaches

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming areas.

Newport Shuts Down Easton Beach Due To Hurricane Erin

Staff and lifeguards will be on site to keep people out of the water, according to the city.

Newport's Spouting Rock Beach Again Infected With Bacteria: State

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swim area for the second time in six days.

Assistant AG Kept Telling Cops She's An AG During Newport Arrest: Video

The Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General also repeatedly ordered an officer to turn off his body cam, to no avail.

Newport Motorcycle Mayhem Leads To 2 Arrests: Cops

The motorcycle men menaced a motorist, police said.

Rhode Island Foundation Awards $375,000 In Grants For Services To Newport County Residents

The funding will support work ranging from educational programs and recreation to meal programs and domestic violence prevention.

Scammers Posing As Newport Police Make Sex Assault Warrant Claims

The elaborate scam involves spoofing the Newport Police Department phone number.

Newport Jazz Festival Starts Friday, Expect Heavy Traffic

The festival will bring a lot of traffic this weekend, the police department warned.

Newport Man Charged With Enticing Minor Into Sexual Activity

The Newport man was also charged with possessing child pornography.

Washington And Newport Counties Hit With Air Quality Alert

The air quality alert starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday and goes late into the night.