Newport Man Crashes Car into Utility Pole

Residents heard the crash and knew what happened right away, firefighters said.

Arrest Log: Portsmouth Police Charge Four with Driving Under the Influence

The police recently charged four motorists with driving under the influence.

Contractor Arrested After Taking $1,000 and Failing to Do the Job

Police said Michael Stephen Cesaroni, of Cumberland, was arrested after failing to return the money to a Portsmouth resident who hired him.

Portsmouth Parking Ban Starts at 3 Saturday Morning

The ban runs from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

Portsmouth Coyote Interrupts Morning Commute: Starts Three Accidents on West Main Up to Route 24

Ten cars were involved in three accidents. No word on whether the coyote was injured.

Newport Woman Advised to Leash 'Maddy' the Dog

The Animal Control Officer approached the woman after she was spotted running her dog loose at Glen Farm's Gardner Seveney Sports Complex.

Elderly Woman Hospitalized After Car Struck Her Friday Night

Portsmouth police said the victim went to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

New Wheels for Portsmouth Fire

The new Car2 is a Ford Expedition, Special Services Package.

Update on Home Break-Ins: Portsmouth Police Provide List of Streets Hit

Four homes on Stub Toe Lane, Middle Road, Mintwater Brook Lane and Common Fence Point have been hit afternoons and early evening,

Do You Know This Dog? Police Looking for Owners

The dog is staying at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown.

Police: Break-ins Reported

The intruders are operating in the afternoon and early evening going through the rear door of the home. Neighbors should keep an eye out.

Sewing Needle Found in Halloween Candy

Police are trying to identify the culprit and have narrowed down the area where the child went for trick-or-treat.

Driver in August Head-on Collision Will Be Arraigned Dec. 1

Police have released the official report in the Aug. 30 accident that seriously injured three people.

Voter Guide: Portsmouth

Here's the lowdown for Election Day on Tuesday

The Chihuahua's Viewpoint: K9 Henry Stars in a Video Explaining Why His Department Needs a New Police Station

Toast, the cat, is running for president on Twitter, so Henry is helping the Portsmouth voters understand an important bond question.

No Identification Yet on Body Recovered in Portsmouth Thursday, ME's Office Says

The medical examiner's office has not yet identified the body recovered from a submerged car in Portsmouth on Thursday.

Decomposed Body Found in Car, Which Matches Vehicle Driven by Missing SK Resident

The body has not been identified, but the car matches the description of a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old South Kingstown resident.

Deer Crossing Danger

Portsmouth police urged drivers to be aware the deer are around, with five accidents over the past several days.

One Person Suffered Minor Injuries in a Single Car Crash on Route 24

The accident happened north of Boyd's Lane.

Driver Uninjured in Rollover but Faces Driving Under the Influence Charge

Police found the car on its roof with the tires in the air around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

Driver Charged After Gazebo Destroyed

A Portsmouth woman on Saturday turned herself into police in connection with the destruction of a large gazebo at an apartment complex.

Warwick Man Charged with Felony Drug Possession

Police said they stopped Robert Patrick Faulkner's car after it was clocked doing 65 mph in a 50 mph zone.

Meet Henry: Police Veteran. Cancer Survivor. Dog.

The pint-sized Chihuahua lifts morale at the station, and he'll be back on the job after a little furlough.

Police Seek Accreditation, Residents Asked to Comment

The state's assessment team arrives in Town on Oct. 27, and residents are invited to call in by telephone between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Town Receives Federal Grant for School Resource Officers

Portsmouth will be able to hire two school resource officers with the $250,000 grant announced by the Rhode Island Congressional delegation.

Portsmouth Man Faces Charges Over Facebook, Instagram Post

Dylan Jason Mello, 20, of Portsmouth, is accused of making a crank call after he set a woman's pictures on fire and sent her the link.

Portsmouth Man Arrested After Overnight Standoff, Police Say

James Lawrence, 39, is due in Newport District Court today to face a felony assault charge, police say.

Boyd's Lane Reopened After Standoff

Police had closed Boyd's Lane near the Mount Hope Bridge.

Police Standoff on Boyd's Lane; Road Closed

A standoff on Boyd's Lane caused police to close the road at both ends.

Ride on Beach Leads to Warrant Arrest

Police responded to a report about an erratic driver at McCorrie's Beach and picked up the motorist on a bench warrant.

Portsmouth Police and Fire to Host Open House

Stop by between noon and 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 to tour both stations, see fire trucks and police cars and learn about operations.

Landlord Tenant Dispute Leads to Scuffle, Simple Assault Charge

Police handed Edward Burke, 65, a summons for allegedly pushing his landlady when she arrived at his door to inspect and take her property.

Portsmouth Man Faces DUI Charge after Crashing into Pole, Business

A 20-year-old Portsmouth man was charged with driving under the influence after losing control and hitting a pole and business on Saturday.

Bristol Man Charged with DUI in Portsmouth

Ronald Robert Bradbury, 66, of Bristol was stopped by police after witnesses said he was driving erratically.

Student Found with Marijuana at Portsmouth High Homecoming Dance

An assistant principal smelled marijuana when a student entered the gym. She searched his car, found a small bag and alerted police.

Undercover Crosswalk Operation Nets 48 Citations in 8 Hours for Portsmouth Police

Police went undercover and caught driver after driver failing to stop at a crosswalk near Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth Man Arrested on Bench Warrant

Douglas James Swartz, of Portsmouth, failed to appear on a trespassing charge.

Post-Crash Report Shows Critical Lack of Lifesaving Helicopters in Rhode Island

Living on an island with just one way on or off has its advantages, until you're critically injured in a horrific crash.

Fall River Man with Needle Hanging from Arm Charged with DUI in Portsmouth

Police said Eric Rocha, 26, was seen driving erratically before he stopped in a CVS parking lot with 128 packets of heroin in his pocket.

Portsmouth Police Put Unregistered Mooring Owners On Notice

The Portsmouth Police Department is notifying boaters that any unregistered moorings will be removed and treated as unclaimed property.