Tenant Kills Landlord With Axe, Police Say; More: PM Patch RI

Also: Shooting leaves three dead, including suspect; Coventry student one from RI to get DCU scholarship; cat found; "Click It or Ticket."

Portsmouth Tenant Kills Landlord With An Axe: Police

Jacob Morrill, 24, of Portsmouth, was charged with first-degree murder after police say he killed his landlord Xue Feng Wu, 50, of Tiverton.

RI Police Agencies Participating in National Click It Or Ticket Effort

Rhode Island police will take a no-excuses approach to seat belt enforcement. In RI, the maximum penalty for a seat belt violation is $40.

Elderly Middletown Woman Dies In Portsmouth Crash After Striking Tree

Portsmouth police say the crash happened Monday night on Indian Avenue near Swan Drive and resulted in the death of Claudia Bell, 69.

Portsmouth Getting New Affordable Senior Housing With State Funding

The funding will go toward the new Ade Bethune House complex, a new construction project with 54 units on Bristol Ferry Road.

Recommend Your Nomination For The Portsmouth Award

The town is seeking nominations for the recipient(s) of the annual "Portsmouth Award."

Town Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth Parks, Recreation, And Open Space Master Plan

The completed Master Plan can be viewed on the Portsmouth Parks and Recreation website.

Portsmouth Looking For Assistant Recreation Director

Portsmouth is accepting applications for an assistant recreation director. Applications will be received until the position filled.

Portsmouth Award Nominations Open Until End Of May

The winner consistently demonstrates excellence in professional and community leadership in Portsmouth.

Cranston Man, Woman; Providence Man Traffick Cocaine In Portsmouth: PD

Portsmouth police said they seized about 380 grams of cocaine, following a joint investigation with the DEA and Newport police.

Town Of Portsmouth: See The Town's Provisional Budget For Fiscal Year

See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.

Shark Themed License Plates Available In Ocean State: PM Patch RI

Also: New fire engine for Cranston Fire Department; teacher of the year nominations; felony shoplifting; weekend weather forecasts; more.

Town Of Portsmouth: Town Council Meeting Is Canceled

The Town Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2023 has been canceled.

Deadline To Nominate Portsmouth 2022-23 Teacher Of The Year Approaches

The deadline to nominate an educator for the 2022-23 Portsmouth Teacher of the Year Award is Friday. See how to nominate your favorite.

Shark Themed Charity License Plates Available In Rhode Island

The shark themed license plates can be ordered online​. They cost $42.50, and $20 from each plate benefits the Atlantic Shark Institute.

RI Police Chiefs Share Safety Tips For National 9-1-1 Education Month

According to the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), around 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States.

Free Tree Seedling Give-A-Way Happening In Portsmouth

The tree seedlings are free! The only request is that they be planted in the Town of Portsmouth.

DUI With Child In The Car, Throwing Things At Cars: Portsmouth PD Log

Four people faced DUI charges in the most recent roundup of the Portsmouth police arrest log.

Town Of Portsmouth: Job Opportunity - DPW Operator 2nd Class

The Town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for an Operator 2nd Class in the Department of Public Works.

Animal Cruelty; 1 Man Arrested Twice In 1 Day: Portsmouth Police Log

There were also two DUI charges in the Portsmouth police arrest log, along with an array of other charges.

Tick Bites Rising; 2 Dogs, 1 Woman Dead In Home Shooting: PM Patch RI

Also: Firefighters rescue driver from roll-over crash; $9 million home hits market; fun local events; solar eclipse 2024 preparation; more.

Ticks Bites Up In RI, Northeast, Sending More To The ER

So far in April, 109 of every 100,000 emergency room visits in the Northeast have been for treatment of a tick bite.

Town Of Portsmouth: Job Opportunity - DPW Operator 2nd Class

The Town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for an Operator 2nd Class in the Department of Public Works. Completed applications mus ...

Woman Dies After Crashing Into Home; Get A Free Tree: RI Top Stories

See the top 10 most-read stories on RI Patch in the past week, including a woman dying after crashing into a how to get a free tree.

2 Crashes In 1 Town Within 1 Hour; Newport Flower Show: PM Patch RI

Also: Stop & Shop opens food pantry at local high school; DEA Drug Take-Back Day; beautiful homes hit the market; weekend events; more.

3 Hospitalized After 2 Crashes In Portsmouth Within 1 Hour

During the second crash, a driver pulled up to emergency officials and said their passenger needed medial attention, fire officials said.

Woman Killed After Crashing Into House ID'd; Free Trees: PM Patch RI

Also: Full pink moon, meteor showers coming this week; luxury home on the water for sale; Rhode Island shooting range season is here; more.

Portsmouth Police Identify MA Woman Killed After Crashing Into Home

Portsmouth police say the Fall River, Massachusetts, woman was extricated from her car after crashing into a home on Anthony Road.

Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into Portsmouth Home

Portsmouth police say the driver was extricated from her car after crashing into a home on Anthony Road.

See Portsmouth Town Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year Budget

See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.

Summer Electric Bills Will Be Up; Breezeway Air Comes To RI: PM Patch

Also: Man gets 18-year sentence for molesting child; outdoor dining extended; people moving out of three RI counties, moving to two; more.

RI Energy Electric Bills To Drop, But Remain Pricier Than Last Summer

Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission: Electricity will cost about 34 percent more than last summer for most residents.

Police Say Man Who Hit Cop's Car Had Open Tequila Bottle: PM Patch RI

Also: Hoax shooting threats at several RI schools; local housing market holding up better than most of U.S.; animal cruelty arrests; more.

Portsmouth Man Drunkenly Crashes Into Middletown Officer's Truck: PD

Police said Middletown police Lt. David Bissonette was on his way to work when Celio Da Silva Aleixo struck his truck in a head-on crash.

Town Of Portsmouth: Drug Addiction Help In RI

See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Recreation Hosting East Egg Hunt

See when Portsmouth's Easter egg hunt is.

Town Of Portsmouth: March 23 Community Electricity Forum Will Also Be Livestreamed

See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.

5 DUIs, 1 After Crash At Route 24 On-Ramp: Portsmouth Police Log

Eric James Rocha, 33, of Fall River, Massachusetts, who Portsmouth police charged with a DUI, also faced an assault/battery charge.

Infant Formula Recalled In RI Over Contamination With Deadly Bacteria

The infant formulas were recalled over potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.

Obituary: Former Portsmouth Police Chief Dennis Seale, 68

Dennis Seale served as Portsmouth's police chief from 1998 to 2006. Seale, 68, died on March 10, 2023.