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Johnston Police Department
AG: Jury finds Johnston man guilty of physically abusing 4-month-old son in 2017
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday morning that a Johnston man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of physically abusing his four-month-old son in … more
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HAVE YOU SEEN THESE THREE? Johnston Police want to know the identity of the three shoppers in these surveillance photos. If you know them, call the Johnston Police Department at 401-231-4210.
Johnston Police: Have you seen these shoppers?
Johnston Police are looking for a trio of alleged shade thieves. Around 1:15 p.m., Nov. 8, Johnston Police responded to a local business to investigate a reported designer sunglasses … more
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Johnston Police Department
AG: Pawtucket man sentenced for violent Johnston home invasion
A Pawtucket man has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in connection to a 2021 violent home invasion in Johnston. His alleged accomplice has never been identified. Rhode Island Attorney … more
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STOLEN PARTS: Catalytic converters seized by police are lined up after an arrest.
Warwick businessman fights back against catalytic converter thefts
After several thefts from his property, a Warwick businessman decided to fight back, using technology and a little perseverance to combat a rash of catalytic converter thefts. At 10:31 a.m., Sept. … more
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Johnston Police Department
Johnston man arrested after standoff, charged with buying booze and assaulting Warwick teens
A pair of underage Warwick girls drove to Johnston for nip bottles and were allegedly assaulted by the man who they told police bought them alcohol. Around 3:24 a.m., Aug. 13, Johnston Police … more
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use into law on May 25. Since then, 39 cities and towns have been left to define their local regulations on pot-use in their own communities.
MAYOR ON CANNABIS SHOPS: ‘Do you really want this kind of business in Johnston?’
Johnston voters will decide whether recreational pot shops will open in town. The local rules and regulations for cannabis use in Rhode Island are changing. One pot ordinance prohibiting … more
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ARRESTED & CHARGED: Warwick Police arrested Mark Perkins, 62, and charged him with Assault with Intent to Commit Specified Felonies, Larceny, Vandalism and Disorderly Conduct.
‘Radio personality’ allegedly assaulted during Warwick missing person live-stream
Warwick Police arrested a city homeowner Wednesday, Aug. 17, following a livestreamed melee with a local “radio personality.” Around 7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 17, Warwick Police officers … more
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HE HAS A SIGN TOO: David Viens is the father of Dillon Viens, 16, a Johnston resident and student at who died following a “shooting” at 78 Cedar St. The home is now for sale, and David picketed a recent Open House. He carried signs reading: “CRIME SCENE FOR SALE” and “Open Investigation for SALE,” and wanted to ensure potential buyers knew what happened in the house.
Open House held at Johnston home where Dillon Viens lost his life
A Johnston teenager was shot and killed inside the home at 78 Cedar St. An investigation into his death is ongoing, but the house where Dillon Viens died can be bought for … more
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Police say they found 30-year-old Aramis Segura hiding under his girlfriend’s bed following the fatal New Year’s Eve crash that claimed the life of an East Greenwich teen.  
Pair indicted on multiple felony counts following fatal New Year’s Eve crash in Warwick
Police say they found 30-year-old Aramis Segura hiding under his girlfriend’s bed following the fatal New Year’s Eve crash that claimed the life of an East Greenwich … more
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Rhode Island State Police
Rhode Island State Trooper struck on I- 95 in Warwick
At 1:09 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, a Rhode Island State Trooper was injured when his cruiser was rear-ended along Interstate 95 in Warwick. State Troopers from the Lincoln Woods and Wickford Barracks, … more
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TOO MANY QUESTIONS: David Viens and Rhonda Brewster hold a September 2021 school photo of their son, Dillon, who died in February following what police have called an “accidental shooting.” The gun owner faces misdemeanor gun storage charges, but many questions still surround the death of their 16-year-old boy. Dillon’s parents are calling for legislation aimed at irresponsible gun owners. They also want their questions answered. 
'WHAT HAPPENED?' Four months later, Johnston teen's shooting death ‘still under investigation’
Rhonda Brewster can’t stop thinking about her son’s eyeglasses. “His glasses were missing for about two weeks,” she said, touching the rims of her own … more
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REMARKABLE RESCUE: Ruby and her handler Corporal Daniel O’Neil worked out of the Scituate State Police barracks, and served together since 2011. They recently visited Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
Rhode Island State Police announce death of K-9 Ruby
She was a hero, a movie star and a mutt. Ruby lived a full life and saved the lives of others. The Rhode Island State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Ruby, age 11 … more
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