Fire Contained to Garage by Portsmouth Firefighters

Nobody was hurt after the fire on Power Street, which was caused by wood stove ashes.

Bicyclist Struck by Car in Portsmouth in Stable Condition

Firefighters said the 19-year-old was transported to Rhode Island Hospital's Trauma Center.

Former FBI "Most Wanted" Child Molester is Sentenced

James Bell, formerly of Middletown, was on the run for 10 years after his 2003 arrest for molesting girls he coached at the YMCA.

Portsmouth Firefighters Treat Injured Barge Crew Member

A 70-year-old man on a barge fell and hit his head; Portsmouth crews were by his side until he got to Rhode Island Hospital.

How Much Violent Crime Happened in Portsmouth

The FBI has released the 2014 Unified Crime Report which features statistics for crime in Portsmouth.

Drunk Driver Flees Crash Scene in Stolen Car, Crashes Again: Police

The driver was arrested after a brief chase near Boyd's Lane. A passenger who ran from the first crash scene was also arrested.

Child Hurt, Mother Pinned Under Car that Started Rolling

Portsmouth firefighters rescued the woman by lifting the car with airbags after getting a frantic 911 phone call on Saturday.

Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. Donates Lifesaving Equipment

The new CPR device can administer quality chest compressions for 45 minutes on a single charge, even when the patient is being moved.

Former Newport Bay Club Manager Cleared of Embezzlement Charges, Sues Wayward Timeshare Board

Tim Roche said charges were drummed up by a corrupt timeshare board with members who lined their pockets with no-bid contracts and deals.

Undercover Crosswalk Operation Nets Portsmouth Police 36 Citations in 8 Hours

After complaints about drivers not stopping for pedestrians, this Portsmouth officer went undercover.

Daniel Chapter One Owner Pleads Guilty to Selling Bogus Cancer Treatments, Tax Evasion

James Feijo pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence and admitted to selling phony cancer treatments and ducking $218,000 in taxes.

UPDATED: Three Boats Catch Fire at Hinckley Marina

Two sailboats and a powerboat caught fire early Monday.

Woman Rescued on Teddy's Beach after Jump from Escape Bridge

Portsmouth crews found the woman after a search that began at around 9:40 p.m. Thursday night.

Portsmouth Murder Victim Suffered from Domestic Violence Before, Police Say

Raymond Ramsey, 50, allegedly stabbed a 42-year-old Portsmouth woman to death Tuesday night.

Portsmouth Police Make Arrest in Overnight Homicide

Police said more details will be released at a press conference later on Wednesday.

Police Seek ID of Person of Interest in Larceny Case

Portsmouth police are asking the public for assistance.

17 Charged with DUI on Friday, no Serious Accidents

Police are stepping up patrols this Labor Day weekend.

Cleaning Person Arrested for Stealing iPads from Town Hall

Police said a contracted custodian stole the iPads and pawned them off.

Reward Offered to Find Owner who Abandoned Emaciated Dog

The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wants to find the owner.

Middletown Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash in Portsmouth

Police said the man was hurt when he hit a guardrail on Burma Road Friday night.

Two Hurt in Portsmouth Industrial Accident

The men were hurt when a 1,300 pound load collided into them.

Portsmouth Fire Department Awarded Grant for Protective Equipment

It allows the department to replace their remaining older pieces of turnout gear. It's one of many grants nabbed by the PFD in recent years.

Don't Fall for E-ZPass Scam, RIBTA Warns

The scam demands payments for past due accounts.

Police ID ATV Crash Victim

The Newport 19-year-old was ejected from his ATV after he crashed on Defense Highway, also known as Burma Road, in Portsmouth Sunday night.

Newport Man Badly Hurt after ATV Crash in Portsmouth

The man crashed on the Defense Highway Sunday night and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

Alex and Ani Executive Accused of Breaking into House, Throwing Party, Stealing Jet-Ski, Crashing

Police said he broke into a Jamestown house, threw a party and stole a jet ski that was involved in a crash in Narragansett Bay.

Firefighters Put out Golf Cart Fire at Carnegie Abbey

Employees breaking down from the Jeffery Osborne Charity Champions Dinner Gala called 911 when a six-person golf cart burst into flames.

UPDATE: Portsmouth Man Located after Silver Alert

Charles Murphy, 79, was last seen in the West Warwick area.

Body of 12-Year-old Found in Portsmouth Waters

The boy slipped under the water while swimming with family.

Boy Missing off Portsmouth Shore

The U.S. Coast Guard and local officials are searching the waters in Blue Bell Cove.

Newest Aquidneck Island Cop Will Sniff Out Crime, Wag His Tail

Say hello to K-9 Unit Woody, an 18-month-old black lab who reports to duty on July 20.

Armed Robbery, Rescue at Sea, Beaches Closed, and More: RI Patch Today

Plus, a power outage shuts down the ACI and DMV, and two local universities get some national recognition.

Portsmouth Fire Crews Rescue Juvenile Adrift on Sailboat

The incident was one of three marine incidents the fire department handled on Tuesday.

Former Cop Charged Child Molestation, Grand Theft Auto: Today on RI Patch

Plus, a restored Newport home could be the last of its kind.

Help for a Displaced Family, Ethics Investigation, Illegal Wood: RI Patch Today

Plus more stories are trending across Rhode Island today.

Racist Propaganda, Gun Control, and More: RI Patch Today

Also, a Massachusetts man tries to hit the RI Lottery without getting a ticket.

Officer Stops Man About to Hang Himself From Sakonnet River Bridge

Police got a flurry of calls reporting the man with a noose around his neck Monday afternoon.

Marathon Bomber Apologizes, Invokes Memory Of His Brother With Rhode Island Connections

Tamerian Tsanraev was married to Katherine Russell of North Kingstown.

This Week in RI Crime: Video Voyeurism, Shootings, Child Rape, Tax Fraud

Miss some of the police stories reported around Patch in Rhode Island this week? Catch up with this list.

Last Week in RI Crime: ISIS Recruit Charged, Toddler Beaten, Man Steals $50k in Scrap

A roundup of some of the notable police reporting on Patch sites in Rhode Island last week.