Amanda Milkovits

“When you believe in freedom, equality, and justice, then you are as American as anyone, including those whose families have been here for centuries,” Judge Melissa Dubose told them.

Police Chief Anthony Roberson said last month he wanted to fire Officer Timothy Toczko

Bryan Rafael Gómez is back in custody. A federal judge in R.I. granted his release in April when Assistant US Attorney Kevin Bolan didn't tell her about a warrant charging Gómez with homicide.

Former House speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi defended his decision to apply for the role, telling the commission, “If you want something bad enough in life, you take risks for it.”

A new state law created a two-year window for victims to bring previously expired claims against institutions that allowed sexual abuse of children. Dozens of lawsuits have poured in so far.

The opening of the $41.3 million facility ends an era for the Wickford and Hope Valley barracks, which have housed troopers since the 1930s

Sean D. Cassidy, who taught at Barrington Christian Academy, is also charged with false impersonation of a federal employee

“Scam Slave: From Hell to Home,” directed and produced by Timothy Blackwood, is making its East Coast debut on Wednesday in the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

William Santiago Ramos, 30, is expected to be arraigned Friday at Providence District Court on charges of domestic murder, failing to register as a sex offender, and obstructing police

Cranston police say Alexandra Straccia had severe autism and was “entirely dependent” on mother for her care.