Providence Man Gets 22-Year Sentence For Stabbing Teen To Death

Josue Morillo, 26, of Providence, was one of four co-defendants sentenced in the murder of Michael Rogers, 19, of Warwick.

Providence Man, 25, Dead After Falling Into Colorado River

The man died at West Creek Falls in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park​ Sunday, the National Park Service said in a statement Monday.

How The Gun Ownership Rate In Rhode Island Compares To Other States

About 32 percent of American households own a firearm, according to a 2020 study published by the RAND Corporation.

These Are The Most Common Gun Related Crimes In Rhode Island

More than 450,000 firearms were linked to a crime in the U.S. in 2021.

Providence Man, 23, Convicted Of Killing Gang Rival At School Bus Stop

Justin Chandler has been convicted of the murder of Devin Delacruz and the shooting of his friend Nazaski Carraso Smith, officials said.

Cumberland Man Faces More Than 2 Dozen Gun And Drug Charges

Alex Parfitt, 42, was charged May 9, months after the January evening when Cumberland police responded to a domestic disturbance report.

RI Man, 65, Found Guilty Of Molesting Two Young Girls

Celestino Ribeiro was found guilty of three counts of first-degree child molestation and three counts of second-degree child molestation.

Providence Priest Admits To Downloading Child Pornography

Prosecutors say Rev. James Jackson, of St. Mary's Church in Providence, was caught with 12,000 images and 1,300 videos of child pornography.

2 RI State Police Cars Badly Damaged In Providence Crash: Report

The crash occurred on I-95 South in Providence around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, WPRI reported.

4 Displaced From Providence Home After Fire: Report

The fire broke out overnight Friday at a home on Petteys Avenue, WPRI reported.

Providence Man Gets 32 Years In Prison For Killing Mother's Neighbor

Richard Sostre, 36, pleaded to fatally stabbing his mother's neighbor, William Rodriguez, 52, in 2017, at a multi-family home in Providence.

How Firearm Thefts In Rhode Island Compare To Other States

More than 1 million firearms were reported stolen by private citizens between 2017 and 2021, according to an ATF report.

RI Woman Poses As Dentist And Her Oral Care Hospitalizes Patient: AG

Altgracia Adames illegally removed a patient's molar and drilled several teeth, giving a woman a serious oral infection, prosecutors say.

Providence Man Accused Of Molesting Child Several Times

Prosecutors say Saron Vongsavang, sexually assaulted a child under 14 several times in Pawtucket between June 23, 2022, and Sept. 2, 2022.

RI Man Convicted After Killing Girlfriend, Hiding Her Body In Fridge

After shooting and killing Sherbert Maddox, 40, Nathan Cooper, 54, wrapped her body in saran wrap and towels and hid her in the fridge.

CT Man Gets 27-Year Sentence For 2019 Murder In Federal Hill

Jaquontee Reels Felder, 28, was convicted after stabbing Stephen Cabral, 28, in a Walgreens parking lot on Atwells Avenue in Providence.

Providence Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Woman At Gunpoint

Prosecutors prove William Gilbert, 43, of Providence, sexually assaulted a woman in his car near India Point Park at gunpoint in 2018.

Providence Fentanyl Supplier Gets 6-Plus Years In Prison

Prosecutors say Keven Restrepo was caught on a wire tap talking about supplying fentanyl to a dealer and teaching him how to "cut" drugs.

Providence Man Convicted of 3 Counts Of Sexual Assault

Hector Ramirez, 38, was convicted after prosecutors proved he sexually assaulted a woman at the Motel 6 in Warwick.

Providence Man Charged With Molesting Girl Under 14

State prosecutors said Luis Lorenzo, 40, of Providence, sexually assaulted his victim several times between April 2017 and December 2018.

Providence Man Charged In Fentanyl-Related Death Of 15-Year-Old Girl

Prosecutors said Juan Pizarro gave marijuana and fentanyl pills to two teen girls at the Motel 6 in Warwick. One of them overdosed and died.

Providence Man Caught With 500 Grams Of Cocaine Sentenced To Prison

Henry Arnaut, 27, of Providence was also caught with 100 fentanyl pills, more than $1,100 in cash and ammunition, prosecutors said.

Providence Man Gets 30-Year Sentence For Shooting At Police Officer

Luis Roman, 32, admitted he shot an AR-15-style ghost gun at a Providence police officer who was responding to a domestic violence call.

The Number Of People Killed By Police Officers In Rhode Island In The Last 10 Years

In Rhode Island, nine police killings were reported from 2013 to 2022.

Providence Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting A 16-Year-Old Girl

Malcom Baptista was convicted for his role in a group sexual assault on a teen girl. Prosecutors said the assault was recorded on video.

Providence Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For 2017 Shooting

John Bldayac, 31, admits he shot a 32-year-old man after the victim got into an argument with Bldayac's brother on a basketball court.

Providence Man Sentenced For Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficking, Fraud

The charges against Victor St. Hill stemmed from a 2019 Rhode Island State Police wiretap investigation called "Operation Heat."

Rhode Island State Police Arrest 2 Providence Men On Gun Charges

Rhode Island State Police said the driver, Kyrell Clark, 31, tried running away from a traffic stop before getting caught with guns.

Here's How Many Guns Were Sold In Rhode Island Last Month

The FBI conducted an estimated 2,059 background checks related to firearm sales in Rhode Island in January 2023.

Pawtucket Man Gets Life Sentence For 2018 Providence Murder

Pofinima Gweama, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after shooting and killing David Long, 30, in downtown Providence in 2018.

Another Online Romance Scam Co-Conspirator Convicted In RI

Sadae Mills agreed to receive payments that she knew had been fraudulently obtained from women through internet and app-based romance scams.

Providence Man Admits To Assaulting Mailman

Isamael Colon Pena, 19, admitted he punched a U.S. Postal worker after a brief interaction on a narrow South Providence street.

2 Providence Men Get Life In Prison For 2018 Murder

Chandanoeuth Hay, 33, and Jaythan Hang, 24, were found guilty of murdering David Page, 57, in a drive-by shooting.

2 Killed In Fiery Crash In Providence: Reports

The driver was ejected and the vehicle caught fire, reports said.

Teen Boy Reported Missing In Providence

Ramon Figueroa, 13, was last seen in Providence on Jan. 7, and authorities say he may be in the Cranston area.

RI Reaches $700K Settlement With Landlords Over Lead Violations: AG

All four lead violations involved at least one child getting lead poisoning, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said.

How 2022 Gun Sales In Rhode Island Compare To The Rest Of The Country

Gun sales surged in 2020 and have declined each year since.

Woman Gets Prison Time For Scamming RI Seniors Looking For Love

The woman and co-conspirators banked $2.5 million from people who believed they had formed genuine online relationships with the scammers.

Second Ex-Rhode Island Bank Employee Admits To Bank Fraud

Isha-Lee Savage, 24,​ was the second person this month to admit to participating in a bank fraud conspiracy run by Richard Kobi, 27.

Ex-Citizens Bank Employee From Rhode Island Admits To Bank Fraud

Prosecutors: Savonnah Briggs accessed customers' information and check images and then provided screenshots to the leader of the conspiracy.