Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to talk about key topics affecting the city. He discussed plans and preparations for the upcoming school year, emphasizing efforts to ensure a smooth and successful start for students and staf…
Nadine Jean-Baptiste, a supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to charges related to fraud and conspiracy involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The case…
A 17-year-old suspect has been held without bail following a multi-day hearing in connection to a murder that occurred in Providence in 2024. The teenager faces charges for a deadly shooting that took place two years ago, resulting in the death of another 17-y…
The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) panel has ruled that Sgt. Joseph Hanley can return to the Providence Police Department despite a 2020 incident where he was caught on camera beating a handcuffed suspect. The footage showed Hanley using exc…
Two suspects involved in a bank robbery at the Santander Bank on Atwells Avenue in Federal Hill have been arrested in New York. The heist, which took place in June 2023, resulted in the theft of nearly $500,000. Law enforcement officials conducted an investiga…
A 59-year-old woman from Providence was found dead inside a car parked on the campus of the Rhode Island College (RIC) on Monday night. City police responded to the scene and have reported that there are no signs of foul play in connection with her death. The…
Ward 10 City Council candidate Aubrey Planitz engaged with residents at a community conversation hosted by The Providence Eye on July 30 at Washington Park Library. Challenging incumbent Pedro Espinal, who declined to attend, Planitz discussed key neighborhood…
Two men previously arrested in a large racketeering investigation in Providence, Rhode Island, are now facing additional federal charges. Dele Souza and Keshawn Jones were initially charged in June as part of a group of 26 alleged gang members involved in a ra…
During the second day of the bail hearing for a teenager charged with first-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of a 17-year-old in Providence, prosecutors presented cellphone and DNA evidence. The hearing focused on establishing the connection between th…
As of now, 28 out of 39 law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island have incorporated drones into their operations, with several more departments planning to launch drone programs soon. This marks a significant increase in the use of drone technology across the s…
Providence police have located Nahalieo Castillo, an 11-year-old boy who had been reported missing. Nahalieo was last seen on August 4 at his apartment on Admiral Street in Providence. Authorities had been searching for him since his disappearance, coordinatin…
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found inside a parked car near Rhode Island College on Monday night. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving reports of the incident. The woman’s identity and cause of death have not been disclos…
