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Three convenience store owners arrested

May 20, 2012 in Uncategorized

Three local convenience store owners were arrested after a two-month long investigation by Rhode Island State Police showed that the stores were using illegal gambling machines and selling illegal cigarettes.

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Cops: robbers threatened to take baby

May 19, 2012 in Uncategorized

Pawtucket police are looking for two robbers who threatened a woman and her baby during a home invasion.

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Threats made against city councilors

May 19, 2012 in Uncategorized

A man has been arrested by Pawtucket Police for allegedly making threats against city councilors.

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3 RI stores busted for illegal gambling

May 19, 2012 in Uncategorized

Three men are arrested as the result of a state police investigation into illegal gambling machines at convenience stores located in northern Rhode Island.

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Americar owner wanted by RI police

May 18, 2012 in Uncategorized

The owner of a local car lot accused of illegally selling and renting out people’s cars after they brought them in for service, is wanted by police.

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Lawmakers to vote on tax levy bill

May 18, 2012 in Uncategorized

Two days after holding a bill that calls for an additional tax levy on
Woonsocket property and motor vehicle owners, House lawmakers have set a vote for Tuesday.

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Handicapped man’s stolen bike found

May 17, 2012 in Uncategorized

Pawtucket Police have recovered a $4,000 custom bicycle that was stolen from a man who suffers from cerebral palsy.

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Police issue warrant for Americar owner

May 17, 2012 in Uncategorized

Eyewitness News has learned that police have issued an arrest warrant for the owner of
Americar, Dino
Coccia, for obtaining money under
false pretenses.

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Game changes coming to McCoy Stadium

May 17, 2012 in Uncategorized

The Pawtucket Red Sox are making some games more friendly to those who suffer from peanut allergies.

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1 arrested for stealing handicap bike

May 17, 2012 in Uncategorized

Pawtucket Police have made an arrest in the theft of a $4,000 custom bicycle that was
stolen from a man who suffers from cerebral palsy.