Woonsocket Police Department Wins State Accreditation

The state accreditation commission has confirmed the department is following best practices.

Four Families Displaced After East School Street Fire

The American Red Cross is helping four families (six adults and two children) after a fire early Wednesday on East School Street.

Police Department Wins State Accreditation

The city police department has won state accreditation, which shows the officers follow best practices.

One Suspect Arrested in Woonsocket Shooting: One Still Being Sought

Police have arrested a suspect, Diego Garcia, 27, of Woonsocket, in connection to the shooting last weekend at 27 Foundry St.

Shooting in Woonsocket: Gunman at Large

Two people were shot on Foundry Street and are at Rhode Island Hospital.

Police Seeking Person Who Knocked Over Armed Forces Park Sign

Chief Oates and Mayor Baldelli-Hunt announce $500 reward for information leading to suspect.

Annual Police Awards Dinner Set for Feb. 28

The annual recognition ceremony starts at 6 p.m. tonight, Feb. 28.

State Police Arrest Woonsocket Woman for Passing Funny Money

Taquala A. Wigginton, 20, was charged with passing counterfeit money and other offenses.

Out on Bail: Woonsocket Man Accused of Kidnapping & Sexual Assault

Providence police have charged Francis Scott, 26, of Woonsocket, with second degree sexual assault and kidnapping. He was released on bail.

Murder: Worcester County DA Charges Blackstone Man in Father's Death

A press release Tuesday from Worcester County DA Joseph Early said the murder charge has been filed.

Found Safe: Woman Goes Missing in Woonsocket

Woonsocket police say Jeanette Girouard​ has been found safe​.

Grand Jury Indicts Woonsocket Man for Arson

The Providence Grand Jury reported out the indictment Tuesday, Feb. 14.

A Present from Aquidneck Island to a Good Woonsocket Dog: K-9 Aspen to Receive New Vest

Woonsocket Police Department’s K9 Aspen has a present coming, and it's body armor, thanks to a Middletown family.

Parking Ban Stays in Effect

The police are continuing the parking ban due to more snow in the forecast.

Woonsocket Police Recognized by the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General's Office

The department provided help in firearms and tactics training.

K-9 Aspen on the Job: Police Seize 50 Grams of Cocaine

The city's new police dog has dived right into the job; and on Wednesday, she helped officers seize 50 grams of cocaine.

Aspen the New Police Dog Introduced in Woonsocket

K-9 officer Jason Berthelette will take charge of the unit and be Aspen's handler.

Woonsocket Has a New Police Dog

The dog and the new K-9 officer meet the press on Monday at 3 p.m., the police said.

Blackstone Street Fire Displaced Family

The fire happened on Friday.

Jury Finds Jamal Rogers Guilty of Sexual Assault

He was accused of pulling a 15-year-old girl into the woods and sexually assaulting her, the state Attorney General's office said.

Mass Pike Crash Seriously Injures 2

An unidentified woman and a Woonsocket man were in a vehicle that drove into a tree.

Grand Jury Indicts Woonsocket Man for Dealing Marijuana & Possession

Juan Mejia, 30, of Woonsocket was indicted on drug offenses, the Attorney General's office said.

Grand Jury Indicts Woonsocket Man on Arson & Other Charges

Ousman Faye, 24, of Woonsocket, will face multiple charges, the state AG's office said.

Person Of Interest In Murder Of Father Won't Go Willingly To Massachusetts

Glenn Armstrong, of Blackstone, Mass., is fighting rendition.

Woonsocket Recent Arrests

The list includes a man arrested 19 times, a 59-year-old with a stash of illegal drugs; and a suspect who led police on a car chase.

Updated: Blackstone Manhunt Over: Man Wanted in Connection to Murder of 83-Year-Old Father in Custody

Walter Armstrong's body was discovered last night in his home. His son Glenn is a person of interest.

State Police Arrest Woonsocket Man on Child Porn Charges

Jeffrey Grenier, 61, was arrested by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Woonsocket Man Charged with Fraud & Passing Funny Money

Desmond Grey, age 23, of Woonoscket, was wanted in connection with investigations in the North Smithfield and Woonsocket police departments.

Woonsocket Parking Ban Starts Noon on Saturday

The ban continues until Sunday at noon.

Driver Crashes into Pole

The elderly driver was not injured in the crash, and police are investigating the cause.

State Police Collar Eight Suspects in Operation Blue Tide

The arrests were part of stepped up patrols over the holiday weekend.

Family Lands in Hospital After Garbage Truck Slams Chevy Suburban

Three children, ages 5, 3 and 1, went to Hasbro Children's Hospital. The two adults went to Rhode Island Hospital.

State Police Arrest Woonsocket Man

The arrest followed a motor vehicle stop in Lincoln, police said.

Woonsocket Parking Ban Extended to 9 Saturday Night

The ban runs from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

Wanted for 18 Bank Jobs: Suspect in Custody

Stephen Silva , of Springfield, Mass., is a suspect in 18 bank robberies on the East Coast, police said.

Updated: Two Woonsocket Cats Die of Air Gun Wounds: State SPCA Offers $1500 Reward for Culprit

Both cats died after being shot in the chest with pellet guns, according to Dr. E, J. Finocchio, RISPCA.

Parking Ban Starts Midnight Sunday in Woonsocket

In advance of the snowstorm, the City is enforcing the parking ban until 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec.12.

Woonsocket Police Aim for State Accreditation; Hope to Build Public Confidence

The accreditation team is coming to the Woonsocket police department on Dec. 19.

Firefighter Injured During East School Street Blaze

A firefighter suffered a minor injury Tuesday night while trying to corral a ladder that slid off the roof.

Quick Change Artist Bank Robbery Suspect in Woonsocket

Police are looking for a suspect who robbed the Bank of America and attempted to hold up a Citizens Bank.