Two Accidents In Portsmouth Saturday Morning

Rescue workers responded to two accidents within half an hour on Saturday morning.

Portsmouth Police Log: Recent Arrests & Citations

Here are the recent arrests, citations and incidents reported from July 19 to July 26. Information comes from the police log.

Bristol Ambulance In Minor Accident In Portsmouth

An ambulance driver sideswiped a landscaping truck on July 26, according to the accident report.

Newport Police Make Gun Arrest Tuesday

A Portsmouth man is being charged as a felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly selling a gun to an undercover detective.

Portsmouth Police: Recent Arrests June 26

Police charged two people on June 26. Information comes from the police log.

Portsmouth Police Log: Recent Arrests & Citations

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

Portsmouth Police Investigate Bones Buried On Sandy Point Beach

A Colorado woman found a tin containing a bone on the south end of the beach. She turned it over to police who investigated.

Portsmouth Police Log

From June 1 to June 11, police charged eight people. Here is the information from the police log.

Portsmouth Woman Pleads Guilty To Murder: AG

Melissa Castle Pleads Guilty to the August 2015 Murder of Rachael Kilroy

Portsmouth Police Log: Recent Arrests

Police arrested three suspects for drunken driving. Two suspects were also accused of drug offenses.

A Little Retirement Party for K-9 Ofc. Henry & Police Clerk Debbi Pappas

Henry, the police Chihuahua, and Debbi Pappas are retiring. Their last day on the job was Wednesday.

Portsmouth Firefighters Rescue Choking Victim

Woman lives to enjoy Mother's Day with her family and says it's thanks to the Portsmouth medics.

Portsmouth Crash: Car Into Pole Monday Night

A Portsmouth woman went to the hospital Monday night. Rescue workers said her injuries did not appear life-threatening.

K-9 Henry Helps Test Microchip Scanner

Henry, the police dog, is retiring next Thursday after 14 years with the Portsmouth Police Department.

Portsmouth Police: Suspicious Van Turns Out To Be Lost Workmen

Police found a van with two men who attempted to speak to a youngster. They were workmen, and they were lost, it turns out.

East Main Road Re-Opened After Repair Crews Contained a Gas Leak

A contractor ​ruptured a gas main Monday morning on East Main Road.

Portsmouth Officer Charged with Domestic

State police arrested George Grassi, 48, of Newport, on May 4.

Cancelled: Silver Alert: Missing Portsmouth Man

Malcolm Almgren, 73, has been found, state police said.

Prudence Island Crash Sends One Patient to Hospital

The Portsmouth Fire Department sent a boat and a rescue to Prudence Island this morning for an accident.

Rollover Accident on East Main Road Tuesday

The accident happened around 3 p.m., the fire department said.

Second Coyote with Leg Hold Trap Killed Tuesday: DEM Says

A second coyote, injured by a leg hold trap, was shot Tuesday by a property owner when the animal attempted to raid a chicken coop, DEM said

RIPTA Bus Involved In Hit-And-Run Accident Thursday

None of the passengers suffered any injuries when a box truck struck the bus' driver-side mirror and the driver swerved into a pole.

Another Coyote With Trap on its Leg Spotted in Portsmouth

Portsmouth police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a coyote walking with a leg hold trap on its paw.

Minor Injuries After Three Car Crash Overnight Friday

Two cars rolled over on East Main Road and a third car ended up crashing early Friday morning, the Portsmouth Fire Department said.

Portsmouth Police Log: Recent Arrests

Here are recent arrests from the Portsmouth police.

Ides of March Fateful for Two Deer Killed by Motorists on Route 24

March 15 was a bad day for collisions with deer. Two animals died after being struck by motorists on Route 24.

Police Investigating Vandalism Under the Mount Hope Bridge

Police are asking residents to report suspicious activity.

Found Safe: Missing Connecticut Child

Aylin Hernandez was abducted from the scene of a double stabbing, police say. Her father is the suspect.

Portsmouth Police Log: Recent Arrests

Here are recent arrests in Portsmouth, per the police department.

Body Found Off Teddy's Beach

According to the Department of Environmental Management, a 77-year-old Portsmouth man's body was discovered. Foul play is not suspected.

Federal Pen for Former Portsmouth Resident Involved with Child Pornography

Adam C. Cobb, 48, was sentenced to five years in federal prison, plus probation and a fine.

Portsmouth Firefighters Rescue Elderly Woman

The woman was treated for smoke inhalation and is expected to be fine.

State Police Charge Portsmouth Man with Child Pornography

John Sullivan, 21, was charged with possession and transfer of child pornography.

Dolphin Found Deceased on Old Pier Road: Police Say

Police say the animal control officer is in the process of removing the dolphin.

Car Goes Out of Control Inside Attached Garage & Hits House & Then Back Into Garage Door

No one was hurt in the mishap, firefighters indicated.

College Conduct Director Charged With DUI

Portsmouth police arrested Heidi Hartzell after receiving a complaint from another driver.

Medical Examiner's Office Identifies Body Found in Submerged Car

The state medical examiner's office said the body has been identified as Jason Meiczinger, of South Kingstown.

Portsmouth Accident Survivor Cited for Driving Violations

Mark Foust was cited for traffic violations after the accident Dec. 23 near 555 Bristol Ferry Road.

Portsmouth Man Stole Father's Pain Medicine & Replaced Pills with Ibuprofen, Police Allege

Mark Barron Hassan, 23, of Portsmouth, was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor when police arrested him Dec. 21.

Portsmouth Head-On Collision Sends Two Patients to Hospitals Friday Afternoon

Rescue workers removed one person from a car. That patient went to Rhode Island Hospital with "apparently" life-threatening injuries.