Mark Reynolds

Providence Journal SMITHFIELD – Two Providence men are accused of kindling a brush fire in November at a time of greatly heightened fire risk for the region.

Providence Journal WOONSOCKET − A 55-year-old Woonsocket man faced charges Friday after he threatened a co-worker and handed an apparent grenade to the person in a break room at a local food business, the police said.

Providence Journal Show Caption PROVIDENCE -- The lengthy court battle of a Providence police sergeant accused of kicking and punching

The investigation has brought detectives and FBI specialists to woods near Gadoury Street, police say.

Providence Journal A 25-year-old Woonsocket man faces weapons charges in Massachusetts after police officers went to the scene of a fatal

Federal prosecutors bring attention to nephew of Providence's police chief, Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr., ahead of the drug dealer's sentencing hearing.

Providence Journal BOSTON − A federal judge gave a prison term of nearly 23 years to the nephew of Providence's police chief late Monday

A nationwide provider of mobile phone service worked with Rhode Island victim advocates to develop a campaign to help victims escape batterers.

Woonsocket-based CVS knowingly filled the scripts, which lacked legitimate practice, over a period of more than 10 years, federal prosecutors say.

"Everyone's entitled to due process," says Dorcas' director, Kathy Cloutier. "No one can be deported without a hearing."