North Kingstown Man Indicted for Alleged Rape

Matthew Forest, 19, allegedly raped an individual last December.

10-Plus Acres Burn in Large North Kingstown Brush Fire

Crews from across mid- and southern-Rhode Island battled the fire off Schoolhouse Road for hours.

C-130 Lands Safely in Quonset after Landing Gear Failure

A routine training mission became an emergency situation, but crew members prevailed and were able to "reenergize" the hydraulic system.

Report: RI's Rural Roads Second-Worst in the Country

This won't come as a surprise to Rhode Island drivers.

Police Charge Stick-Wielding Man Wearing Just Underwear and Socks with Disorderly Conduct

Police said the North Kingstown man caused a bit of a disturbance when he became intoxicated on Sunday.

Crash Claims Life of North Kingstown 3-Year-Old

Two adults were critically injured and a second child, 5, was transported to Hasbro Children's Hospital for non life-threatening injuries.

Movement to Resurrect Quahog Festival Begins

The annual festival in Wickford hasn't been celebrated for more than a decade.

A Year Before Bombings, Katherine Russell Googled "Rewards for Wife of Mujahadeen"

The revelations occurred in court on Tuesday.

Baltimore Warns RI Police of "Credible Threats" Against Cops by Gangs

Baltimore Police, in the wake of uprisings in that city, say gang members might target law enforcement officers with violence.

Judge Orders Pit Bulls Held in Vicious Dog Case to be Returned

The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a North Kingstown ordinance that bans vicious dogs near schools.

Duo Wanted for String of Cell Tower Thefts Caught in North Kingstown

The two men were caught in the act of stealing ground wires, copper bars and copper wires at a cell tower on School Street.

Man Registers .312 Blood Alcohol Reading during North Kingstown DUI Arrest

Police said the East Providence man was stopped for swerving on Tower Hill Road.

Police: NK Man Slams Hospital Door Against Newport Cop's Foot

Police said the 27-year-old was arrested for disorderly conduct.

NK Police Charge Warwick Teacher with Rape

Police said the incident occurred in 2014, police said.

Human Skeletal Remains Found in North Kingstown Wooded Area

Police said the bones might be linked to a 2008 missing persons case.

NK Man Found Guilty of Raping Coventry Girl

The jury returned the verdict in two-and-a-half-hours.

State Police Charge 11 with DWI St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Police said officers will be out in force for St. Patrick's Day Tuesday looking for more drunk drivers.

Man Who Drove Into Pond Charged with DUI, Second Offense

Police said Michael Higgins, 25, of East Providence, was pulled out of his truck by a neighbor who heard a crash and saw him in a pond.

After Years-Long Battle, North Kingstown and Firefighters Agree to New Contract

The contract is expected to save the town 12.9 million through 2019.

Fire Rages at East Greenwich Condo Complex

A massive fire erupted at Westgate Condominiums Wednesday morning near the East Greenwich and Warwick line.

North Kingstown Mom Puts Child's Lunch Money in Bag with Pot Residue: Police

A cafeteria worker noticed green dust on some coins and police said the mother blamed it on her ex-boyfriend's marijuana growing activities.

Schartner Farms will Rebuild

“We wanted to take a minute and thank all of our patrons, friends, family, and community for your support in this difficult time.”

Crews Across South County Battle Schartner Farms Fire

The fire broke out early Thursday morning.

Alleged Boston Marathon Bomber's Widow, North Kingstown Native Katherine Russell, Could Face Criminal Charges

Katherine Russell could soon be facing charges of failing to report an impending crime.

Four DUI Arrests Last Week in North Kingstown

Plus: A Warwick woman is charged with slapping another woman, a dispute brewed over snow plowing and police make several domestic arrests.

Police Log: DUI, Scam Attempts, Fight Outside KB

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

Police: After Stealing Pricey Items from Kohl's, Man Goes Back in for More

Michael A. Slonski of Johnston is now facing charges of felony shoplifting and habitual shoplifting.

North Kingstown Woman Charged for Social Host Violation

A North Kingstown woman was arrested for allegedly procuring alcohol for minors at a party that sent one teen to the hospital.

NK School Board Member Might Resign Following Arrests

North Kingstown School Committee Chairman Larry Ceresi was arrested by Lincoln Police twice in recent weeks.

Snowplow Operator Charged with DUI in North Kingstown

Police said the man was driving west in the east lanes on Route 403 last night.

Police Warn of "Grandparent Scam"

After a local elderly victim was scammed out of more than $2,000, North Kingstown Police are alerting residents of the scam.

North Kingstown Man Dies after Exeter Crash

Police said Shane Signorino crashed on Ten Rod Road at around 7 p.m.

NK Firefighters Respond to Supreme Court Ruling on Platoon Structure

The North Kingstown firefighters' union said that the ruling was "not unexpected."

NK Can Impose 56-Hour Workweeks on Firefighters, State Supreme Court Rules

An earlier Superior Court decision that sided with firefighters fighting a switch from four to three platoons has been overturned.

NK Woman, 23, Dies after Woonsocket Crash

The crash happened at around 2:30 a.m.

Woman Arrested After Passing Fake Prescription at CVS

Police said a 49-year-old West Warwick woman is facing a felony charge after doctoring a prescription for narcotics.

Family Escapes Blaze, Son Shoots Dad's Gun, Animals Get Funding Boost

A roundup of some of the top stories on North Kingstown Patch so far this week.

Police Log: Son Shoots Dad's Gun, Donuts Behind School, DUI

The following arrest and incidents were reported by North Kingstown Police. They do not indicate a conviction.

Mom, Daughter, Escape Blaze in North Kingstown

A family pet also made it out safely.

NK Men Charged in Connection with Warwick Bank Robbery

Police said Michael Watts and Andrew Feinstein of North Kingstown were taken into custody on Saturday.