DRUG ARREST
On Nov. 30, the Warwick Police Department’s Special Operations Group, with the assistance of the RI Department of Corrections Special Investigation Unit, executed a search …
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12/7/23
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James Harrison’s story does not stir sympathy.
The Johnston man was accused of peeping through a young neighbor’s window in May. The next morning he allegedly killed his mother and a …
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By RORY SCHULER
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12/6/23
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Early Monday morning, Johnston Police spotted a vehicle wanted in connection to a Providence shooting. According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, they chased the vehicle; the occupants …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/30/23
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DUI
Around 1:56 a.m., Oct. 28, Warwick Police Officer Connor R. Bemis was on routine patrol near the intersection of Centerville and Hardig roads when he spotted a gray Ford pass “at a …
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11/30/23
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Look both ways and say a Hail Mary.
Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst.
Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/16/23
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DUI
At 8:31 p.m., Sept. 21, Warwick Police on a DUI enforcement patrol on Post Road spotted a silver four-door sedan traveling south on Elmwood Avenue.
According to the arrest report the …
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11/9/23
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Child shot in Cranston, father arrested
A Cranston man has been arrested and charged following the “accidental” shooting of his four-year-old son, according to Cranston Police Chief …
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11/2/23
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A Cranston man has been arrested and charged following the “accidental” shooting of his four-year-old son, according to Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael J. Winquist.
The child was …
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11/1/23
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LARCENY
On Sept. 7, Warwick Police responded to the H&M Store inside the Warwick Mall at 400 Bald Hill Road to investigate a reported larceny.
The store manager told police that on …
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10/26/23
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Incident on Sarah Teft Dr.
Warwick Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Sarah Teft Dr. Tuesday at 7:15 PM. Police learned that prior to their arrival family members had …
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10/19/23
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Johnston Police and the state's Violent Fugitive Task Force made an arrest in last Wednesday’s shooting at City Limit Auto Sales on Hartford Avenue.
“Our main objective is to protect …
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By RORY SCHULER
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10/17/23
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NO TRESPASS
At 8:07 p.m., Aug. 30, Warwick Police Officer Andrew J. Chretien responded to Barns and noble at 1350 Bald Hill Road for a subject to eject. The caller told police there was a …
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10/12/23
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Joe Razza was a runner.
Daily, the town native could be spotted dashing up and down the hills of Johnston while off-duty.
The former Johnston police chief stepped down last year as his health declined rapidly and unexpectedly. On Friday, Sept. 29 — following the announcement of his death — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee ordered the state’s flags lowered in honor of the late Joseph P. Razza.
He was 54 years old.
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/29/23
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SHOPLIFTING
Around 8:31 p.m., June 29, responded to Walmart at 840 Post Road, to investigate a shoplifting.
The suspects, a man and a woman, had fled the scene in a black Acura, traveling …
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9/28/23
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Two Johnston High School students were arrested last week following an assault on the school’s police department-assigned Resource Officer.
Around 10 a.m., Thursday, Johnston Police …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/27/23
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UPDATE: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. The vehicle, pictured here, was taken from the victim’s driveway on Capri Drive around 2:30 a.m. on …
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Johnston Sun Rise Staff Reports
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9/18/23
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The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now.
Just accelerate and pray?
Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary.
Drive …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/14/23
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RECKLESS DRIVING
Around 2:15 a.m., July 21, Warwick police officers on a RIPTIDE patrol on Interstate 95 North in the area of Exit 24 spotted a vehicle allegedly traveling 104 miles per hour.
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9/14/23
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A dog-walker’s poop-bag fastball landed a Johnston man in police custody.
Around 8:50 p.m., Aug. 6, Johnston Police Sgt. Arthur Petteruti responded to the area of 456 Greenville Avenue in …
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Sun Rise Staff Reports
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9/7/23
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Georgia fugitive nabbed in Cranston pond
Rhode Island State Police used a drone to find a fugitive from Georgia in a Cranston Pond.
At 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, state troopers, with the …
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9/7/23
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