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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/Newport County/Rhode Island

Rhode Island police arrest two in drug investigation

NEWPORT — Police arrested two local men on drug charges following a months-long investigation into crack cocaine dealing, authorities said. Tyquan Mitchell, 24, and Gerald McNeill, 62, both of Newport, were taken

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by Daniel Duric
October 26, 2024
Jamestown/New England/Newport County/Rhode Island

Jamestown residents warned of police impersonation phone scam

JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Police Department issued a scam alert to residents on Monday, cautioning them about a recent wave of spoof phone calls from scammers posing as local law enforcement officers

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by Daniel Duric
October 24, 2024
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth man charged with soliciting a minor, possessing child pornography

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Police have arrested a Coventry man on multiple charges, including soliciting a minor for sexual activity and possession of child pornography. On Sept. 16, detectives from the Portsmouth Police

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by Daniel Duric
September 18, 2024
New England/Newport/Newport County/Rhode Island

Rhode Island police seek help identifying jewelry theft suspect

NEWPORT, RI — The Newport Rhode Island Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing jewelry from a local store. Authorities report that on March 8

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by Daniel Duric
August 7, 2024
New England/Newport/Newport County/Rhode Island

Rhode Island resident killed in crosswalk by vehicle

NEWPORT, RI — A 52-year-old local resident was fatally struck by a car while crossing Broadway at Bedlow Avenue in a designated crosswalk late Monday night. The Newport Rhode Island Police Department

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by Daniel Duric
August 6, 2024
New England/New Hampshire Portsmouth/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island/Rockingham County

Portsmouth police arrest three in sex trafficking sting

PORTSMOUTH — In a collaborative sting operation, the Portsmouth Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations arrested three individuals on charges related to sex trafficking and solicitation of minors and adults. The arrests,

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by Daniel Duric
July 23, 2024
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Drunk driving arrest in Portsmouth involves children in vehicle

PORTSMOUTH — A Connecticut man faces charges of driving under the influence with minors in the vehicle after a traffic stop in Portsmouth on July 6. Jhonny Cespedes-Gil, 32, of Hartford, was

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by Daniel Duric
July 9, 2024
Middleton/New England/Newport County/Rhode Island

Middletown police seek public’s help locating missing 71-year-old man

MIDDLETON — The Middletown Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating John Borden, a 71-year-old Portsmouth man who has been missing since June 9. Borden’s Ford F-150 pickup truck

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by Daniel Duric
June 14, 2024
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth woman charged with DUI with children in vehicle

PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth woman was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence with young children as passengers, police said. Heather Joseph, 44, was taken into custody on the

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by Daniel Duric
May 29, 2024
New England/Newport County/Portsmouth/Rhode Island

Portsmouth man charged with child pornography possession

PORTSMOUTH — A local man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division. Stephen Farrea, 34, of 37 Souza Way, was

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by Daniel Duric
May 29, 2024
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