We compile the odd, unusual and ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the region.
Chief Thomas Blakey said he's noticed a "substantial" increase of unregistered motor vehicles on properties all over town this year.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. They do not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The following reports were supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate a conviction.
David Swain of Portsmouth was arrested Sunday and charged with driving under the influence.
The fire was reported at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
Judge Melanie Thunberg finds Joel Beaulieu not guilty by reason of insanity in the Sept. 4, 2010, stabbing death of his father and assault of his mother.
The following arrests were supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. They do not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest was supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest was supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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The Tiverton police report that John Kieron, the victim hit by a car on Nov. 23, is still recovering in Rhode Island Hospital. The investigation for the sedan and driver are ongoing.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Portsmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
It's part of the fire department's live fire training every six months. Firefighters remembered the Worcester firefighter who lost his life battling a fire Wednesday night.
The following reports were supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Detectives in Tiverton and Little Compton worked together to arrest two Tiverton residents in drug trafficking case.
The following arrest was supplied from the Tiverton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The resident is still in intensive care at Rhode Island Hospital.
Judge Melanie Thunberg will issue a decision on or before Dec. 16.
The defense for Tiverton’s Joel Beaulieu says he is not guilty of killing his father by reason of insanity.
The following incidents were supplied by the Tiverton Police Department.
The following arrests were supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. They do not indicate a conviction.
The Tiverton Police, in conjunction with Mike's Oil, is looking to give out $1,000 worth of home heating oil to needy residents this winter.
The following incident was supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. They seek help in locating the vehicle involved in the accident.
The need from local families using the East Bay Community Action Program's food pantry is increasing during the holiday season.
Advocates reported Rhode Island as one of the highest ranking states for drunk driving fatalities during Saturday's holiday awareness campaign launch held at East Providence Lanes.
The curriculum begins in February and is taught by members of the Tiverton Police Department.