Smithfield Fire Lieutenant Activated For Hurricane Relief

Smithfield Lt. Joe Dougherty will join the Massachusetts Task Force-1 in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

RI Police Accreditation Association Spotlights Smithfield

Smithfield police cite community policing strategies, community support, as keys to their success.

Retired Smithfield Pastor Charged With Child Molestation: Police

Archie Emerson, the former pastor at the Ocean State Baptist Church, is accused of molesting a girl when she was between 6 and 11 years old.

Smithfield Sisters Charged With Robbery Involving Shotgun: Police

Smithfield police said Kendra Bianco, 21, pulled the shotgun on a Warwick man after the sisters lured him to their apartment on Saturday.

Wrong-Way Coventry Driver Charged In Head-On Smithfield Crash

Smithfield police said a 22-year-old woman was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Thursday's crash.

​Pedestrian Struck By Car In North Smithfield Sunday Dies

The Massachusetts man was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. He was later pronounced dead.

Collision Kills Watertown, MA Man On Putnam Pike In Smithfield

The crash occurred Sunday afternoon near the Fuel Depot on Route 44.

Smithfield Police Looking For Credit Union Robbery Suspect

Police responded to Navigant Credit Union, which is located at 468 Putnam Pike, for a reported robbery.

Smithfield Seeks New Firefighter Candidates

Applications for the opening must be submitted by June 30.

Smithfield Police Add Extra Patrols, Request Vigilance

Smithfield police are adding extra patrols and urging vigilance over the next few days following Monday night's violence in Providence.

Smithfield Police Department Receives Accreditation

On March 21, Chief St. Sauveur received notice that CALEA Commissioners voted to approve Smithfield police's reaccredited status.

Smithfield Man Charged With Placing Explosive On Greenbrier Road

Smithfield police charged Anthony Rubino with arson and malicious injury to private property in connection with Wednesday morning explosion.

Smithfield, Woonsocket Men Charged In Parking Lot Altercation

Smithfield police said they charged the men after responding to the report of a fight, including a knife, in a parking lot on Monday.

Coronavirus: Smithfield To Teleconferece Town Council Meeting

Thursday's Smithfield Town Council Meeting will be held via teleconference in order to allow public access.

Calls Claiming There's a Problem with Your Social Security Number

Don't be fooled by scammers who try to trick you into providing personal information or money.

Smithfield Police Make Arrest In Pick-And-Pay Armed Robbery

Police said the robbery is connected to a series of convenience store armed thefts in northern Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Shopping Carts Zip Tied To Cars At The Crossings In Smithfield

Smithfield police said there is no evidence at this time that the incidents had anything to do with a reported sex-trafficking scheme.

Smithfield Police Issue Telephone Advisory

The Smithfield Police Department's main telephone line will be out of service for upgrades on Jan. 23 from midnight to 2 a.m.

Smithfield Police Honor Officers For 2019 Achievement

Smithfield police honored several officers with awards for 2019 at a Monday night ceremony.

Smithfield Police To Offer Self-Defense Course For Women

Smithfield police self-defense course will teach woman how to avoid being a target and take action if they are involved with an assault.

Woonsocket Man Charged With Dealing Drugs Out of Smithfield Hotel

Smithfield police said Tarsheen Robinson was charged with dealing cocaine, heroin out of the Hilton Homes 2 Suites on Douglas Pike.

Smithfield Police K9 Exposed To Fentanyl During Massive Drug Bust

Smithfield Police said K9 Ajax required Narcan treatments during bust, while a Smithfield man is being held without bail on drug charges.

Smithfield Police Warn Of Rash Of Thefts In Northern RI

The Smithfield Police Department is urging residents to use caution after an uptick in items being stolen out of unlocked vehicles.

State Police Arrest Smithfield Woman On Computer Fraud Charges

State Police said Lynn Gaulin, a former Providence County Superior Court deputy civil court clerk, improperly accessed State Police files.

Driver Crashes Into North Smithfield Town Hall, Charged With DUI

Police said the driver hit the building so hard that the back of her vehicle broke off on impact.

Police Make Arrest In Connection With Blackbird Farms Break-In

Andy Alicea of Providence was arrested in connection with the June break-in, when more than $12,000 worth of meat was stolen.

North Prov. Elementary Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession

Anthony L. Martin, 52, is a music teacher at Stephen Olney Elementary School and Centredale Elementary School.

Rhode Island Couple Injured In New Hampshire Rollover

The Chepachet couple was riding in a side-by-side off-road vehicle without helmets, eye protection or seatbelts.

Twin River Casino Accused Of Withholding Crime Records

National Labor Relations Board is taking the casino to court for allegations that records of crimes were kept from the union.

SILVER ALERT: Smithfield Police Search For Nonverbal Man

UPDATE: Smithfield police said McGhean was located late Wednesday night.

4 Additional Bryant Students Charged In Assault Investigation

Smithfield police said that the investigation is still active and more arrests could be forthcoming.

Three Bryant Students Charged Following Early-Morning Assault

Joseph Kasperzyk​, Zahir Williams​ and Shelton McNeal are accused of breaking into a townhouse dorm and assaulting two residents.

Welfare, Food Stamp Fraud: RI Police Arrest 24

Five of the accused were arrested in Newport on Tuesday, state police said.

Chepachet Man Killed In Connecticut Crash

A 70-year-old man from Chepachet was killed and another Rhode Island man was seriously hurt.

RI State Police: 35 Crashes, No Serious Harm

Between 6 and 9 p.m., state police dealt with almost three dozen accidents. Troopers advise people to stay off the roads.

Hiker Collapses, Dies In Smithfield Woods On Sunday

Foul play is not suspected, state police said, but detectives were at the scene near exit 12 off Interstate 295.

RI State Police Charge New Yorker With Assault In Scituate

A Scituate police officer was assaulted Sept. 21, police said. Harinson Cruz-Perez is accused. He was returned to Rhode Island last night.

Man Dies After Being Ejected From Car In I-295 Crash

State police said the victim was killed when his vehicle veered off I-295 North. The car rolled over, striking a light pole and a tree.

Smithfield Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Over Music Complaint

Police said Carsetti pulled down his pants and exposed his genitals after a neighbor asked him to turn down music he was blasting outside.

Central Falls Man Gets 50-Year Sentence For Molesting Young Girl

In June, Carlos Rivera, 52 was convicted of one count of first degree child molestation and two counts of second degree child molestation.