Crime & Safety

Tiverton Police: Nice Dog Walking Weather But Remember the Leash

Police are reminding residents to leash their dogs when they go out to enjoy their walks.

TIVERTON, RI—The cautious weather forecasters are reminding people the winter isn't over yet, but the recent warmer than usual temperatures have turned everyone's thoughts to spring, including the pets. Now, that more dogs and people are going out for long tramps, the Tiverton police are reminding everyone the dogs need to be leashed per the Town ordinance.

They've posted the entire ordinance on their Facebook page.

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