Melanie Dasilva is a journalist based in Providence, Rhode Island. She writes for WPRI Connects and her work has also appeared in KTVI FOX 2, KOIN-TV, and KRQE News. Melanie covers local news stories, including crime, development, weather-related events, and community events in the Rhode Island area.
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Melanie's coverage primarily revolves around local news and evolving stories, with a strong emphasis on crime-related topics. She is likely to respond well to pitches related to ongoing criminal cases, developing incidents in Rhode Island or Providence, and breaking news from the region.
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Police say the 24-year-old was in a crosswalk on Highland Corporate Drive around 2:45 p.m. when he was hit by a car coming from Mendon Road.
By: Tim White, Melanie Dasilva
He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance after cocaine was found in his pocket and in a kitchen cabinet.
By: Melanie Dasilva, Tim White
Albino was first charged with five state counts including producing child pornography and second-degree child molestation. He pleaded not guilty and was initially held at the Adult Correctional Institution until he posted $7,500 bail. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance after cocaine was found in his pocket and in a kitchen cabinet, according to an arrest report.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has been awarded a $900,000 grant to explore connecting major transportation hubs in the state by bus.
By: Erica Ricci, Melanie Dasilva
Town councilors in West Warwick are trying to decide what to do with homelessness in the town.
The airline used to offer nonstop flights between the two cities for many years until it was discontinued in November 2011.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Skygazers were treated to a display of the Northern Lights in Southern New England Sunday night.
Former 12 News Photographer and Editor Wendy Curtis was right in the middle of where the storm hit and said it was “very, very, very scary.”
Ashley Raulet grew up in Westport but now lives in Orlando and had to hunker down for Hurricane Milton.
If you’ve taken the train out of South Attleboro this month you may have noticed you don’t need to pay to park.
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