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August 7, 2025
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Three arrested in Portsmouth sex trafficking operation

PORTSMOUTH — Three men were arrested in a joint operation targeting sex trafficking and the exploitation of minors. The Portsmouth Police Detective Division coordinated with Homeland Security Investigations – New England, along

Jamestown/New England/Newport County/Rhode Island

Rhode Island police arrest 3 men on child exploitation charges

JAMESTOWN — Three men were arrested Aug. 5 on charges related to child exploitation in separate operations across Rhode Island and Connecticut. Stephen Ferrea,

August 6, 2025

Man arrested in vehicle larceny spree in Portsmouth

New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth man arrested in vehicle larceny spree

New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Harrisville man charged with soliciting Portsmouth teen

PORTSMOUTH — A 56-year-old Harrisville man was arrested at his home following an investigation into alleged inappropriate contact with a minor. Michael Collins was taken into custody at approximately 6:33 a.m. on

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by Daniel Duric
April 11, 2025
New England/Newport/Newport County/Rhode Island

2 vehicles roll over in Rhode Island crash, 3 injured

MIDDLETOWN — Police and emergency responders responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Roussin Road and Elm Street in Newport, Rhode Island on Tuesday. One vehicle was exiting Roussin Road

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by Daniel Duric
April 7, 2025
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Massachusetts woman charged with DUI in Portsmouth with child in car

PORTSMOUTH — A Massachusetts woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence with a child passenger after police observed her vehicle driving erratically on Route 24. Kaleigh Maraglia, 33, of

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by Daniel Duric
March 25, 2025
Middletown/New England/Newport County/Rhode Island

Man arrested in Rhode Island drug bust after attempted escape at convenience store

MIDDLETOWN — Detectives from the Newport Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested two men on drug charges Thursday after a suspect attempted to flee and crashed into parked vehicles at a local

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by Daniel Duric
March 21, 2025
New England/Newport County/Rhode Island/Tiverton

Tiverton police arrest local man for firearm, weapons charges

TIVERTON — Sgt. Jason Kobelecki of the Tiverton Police Department observed a silver 2008 Ford Expedition traveling south on Main Rd. near Chace Ave. on Feb. 21 at approximately 3:30 p.m. The

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by Daniel Duric
March 5, 2025
New England/Newport/Newport County/Rhode Island

Rhode Island resident seriously injured after being struck by vehicle

NEWPORT — A 58-year-old Newport resident was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Connell Highway at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 5. According to preliminary reports, a 50-year-old woman

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by Daniel Duric
February 5, 2025
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth police arrest operator for DUI with young child in vehicle

PORTSMOUTH — On Jan. 24, at approximately 7:22 p.m., Portsmouth Police arrested 24-year-old Fall River resident Dara Dupre for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) with a child under the age of 13

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by Daniel Duric
January 25, 2025
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth police arrest two for alleged bribery at transfer station

PORTSMOUTH — Two contract workers employed at the Portsmouth Transfer Station were arrested Jan. 18 on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe, according to the local police department. Paul Lapierre, 46,

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by Daniel Duric
January 19, 2025
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth police report string of car break-ins, urge precautions

PORTSMOUTH — Several car break-ins were reported yesterday in the area of Hedly Street and Long Meadow Road, prompting Portsmouth Police to remind residents to take precautions to safeguard their belongings. In

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by Daniel Duric
December 31, 2024
New England/Newport County/Rhode Island/Tiverton

Tiverton police seek help identifying woman in photo

TIVERTON — The Tiverton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman whose picture they circulated Wednesday morning. In a call for assistance posted on their official social

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by Daniel Duric
December 30, 2024
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