Portsmouth Man Charged With Marijuana, Cocaine Possession

Sidney Goodson, 49, was charged with the manufacture, possession, delivery of a schedule 1 or 2 drug and possession of marijuana.

Weekend Crash Knocks Over Pole In Portsmouth

A pole was knocked over in a single-car crash at the intersection of West Main Road and Bristol Ferry Road, firefighters said.

No Threats Made Against Portsmouth School: Police

Portsmouth police said no threat, verbal or written, was made against anyone following an anonymous tip submitted over the weekend.

Portsmouth Police Officer Successfully Completes Training Course

Lieutenant Michael J. Morse successfully completed a seven-week comprehensive training program at Roger Williams University.

Man Charged With Dealing Heroin, Crack Cocaine: Portsmouth Police

Orlando Rodriguez was arrested Monday on charges of possession and dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Portsmouth.

Man Wanted For Questioning In Passing Of Fake Bill In Portsmouth

According to the United States Department of Treasury, an estimated $70 million in counterfeit bills are in circulation​.

4-Vehicle Portsmouth Crash Sends 1 To Hospital

Seven others were evaluated or treated for minor injuries at the scene, Porstmouth firefighters said.

State Police, Bystanders Rescue Jumper Below Mt. Hope Bridge

A state police detective and two bystanders rescued a woman from the water below the Mount Hope Bridge this week.

Portsmouth's 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Guide

There are three listed sex offenders living in Portsmouth.

FBI Crime Stats: How Safe Is Portsmouth?

New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Rhode island.

West Main Road Crash Sends 2 To The Hospital

A crash on West Main Road sent two people to the hospital on Sunday.

Portsmouth Woman Charged After Dog Dies In Hot Car

Emily Foley, 41, is facing charges of unnecessary cruelty to animals and illegal confinement of an animal in a vehicle.

Boat Sinks During Portsmouth Aquapalooza

Portsmouth police said another boater helped tow the sunken vessel to shore.

Fiery Portsmouth Crash Closes Road, Knocks Out Power

Anthony Road was closed for nearly two hours as crews worked to extinguish the car, which burst into flames after hitting a utility pole.

East Bay Woman Facing Charges After 3 Dogs Die In Hot Car

The Jamestown woman left the dogs in the car while she was grocery shopping.

Newport Man Charged In Hammer Assault: Police

Luis Viruet was arrested after police said he attacked a woman's boyfriend.

Mass. Woman Arrested After Driving Into Portsmouth Reservoir

30-year-old Amanda Nappi is facing three counts of child neglect after driving into the Lawton Valley Reservoir.

Mother, 3 Children Rescued From Submerged Vehicle In Portsmouth

Portsmouth police pulled the vehicle from the water after the 30-year-old woman drove into the reservoir.

7-Year-Old Hit, Injured While Crossing Portsmouth Street

The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, where she is in stable condition.

Man Breaks Into Ex-Wife's Home, Brandishes Sword: Portsmouth PD

Police say the woman and her friend came home as the man poured gasoline on the floor and threatened to light the house on fire.

Portsmouth Police Search For Suspects In Seaconnet Blvd. Shooting

Portsmouth police are looking for the public's help in identifying potential suspects.

Police Seize Opioids, Brass Knuckles During Portsmouth Bust

Ashley Pierce, 24, was arrested after police found heroin, suboxone, brass knuckles and other drug paraphernalia in her vehicle.

Man Dies After Jump Off Mount Hope Bridge

Police said a 50-year-old Dartmouth man died over the weekend after jumping off Mount Hope Bridge.

Motorcyclist Killed In Portsmouth Crash Identified

Jagger Gibeault, 25, of East Freetown, Massachusetts, was killed in a crash on a ramp to Route 24 over the weekend.

Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In Portsmouth Crash

Police said the Massachusetts man crashed his motorcycle on a Route 24 ramp.

Portsmouth Man Sexually Assaulted Minor: Police

Police say Jess Roderiques "inappropriately touched" a minor during the summer of 2010.

Portsmouth Police Make Five DUI Arrests Over The Weekend

Portsmouth Police say no alcohol-related crashes happened over the weekend.

Drunken Driver Swerves Off Portsmouth Road, Hitting Guard Rail

Leslie Lord swerved off the road near Route 24 North on Wednesday afternoon, hitting a guard rail.

Middletown Man Facing Charges For Second Restaurant Break-In

Just last week, Lino Loyola was charged for stealing alcohol and cash from the Boathouse restaurant in Tiverton.

Portsmouth Restaurant Vandalized During Break-In

Police say nearly all the food in the kitchen of 15 Point Road Restaurant was damaged or destroyed during the incident.

Two Juvenile Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle In Portsmouth

Portsmouth Police say slippery conditions caused the vehicle to veer into the young women.

Portsmouth Man Arrested For Reckless Driving

James Culipher swerved off the road before causing a crash on East Main Road.

Kitchen Fire Sunday At Graziano's In Island Park

Passersby saw the smoke and called the fire department. The restaurant will be closed for a few days.

Stolen Portsmouth Middle School Tablets Recovered: Police

Police said they also arrested one person who attempted to pawn one of the tablets in Newport.

Portsmouth Police Log: Nov. 7 - 13

Here are recent arrests. Information comes from the police.

Portsmouth Crews Attack Bristol Ferry Road Fire

The first alarm came in shortly after 10 p.m.

Portsmouth Police Log: Nov. 3-Nov. 5

Here are recent arrests. Information comes from the police.

Portsmouth Police Log: Oct. 27-31

Here are recent arrests. Information comes from police.

Portsmouth Police Log: Oct. 23-25

Here are recent arrests. Information comes from police.

Portsmouth Youngster Cops To Vandalizing Maze

Police said Tuesday that the child told his parents, and they contacted officers.