Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to talk about key topics affecting the city. He focused on the upcoming school year, addressing plans and priorities to ensure a successful start for students and staff. Smiley emphasized the imp…
Nadine Jean-Baptiste, a supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to charges of fraud and conspiracy related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The charges ste…
A 17-year-old suspect has been held without bail following a multi-day hearing related to a 2024 murder case in Providence. The teen faces charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred two years ago, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old victim.…
The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) panel has ruled that Sgt. Joseph Hanley can return to the Providence Police Department despite an incident in April 2020 when he was recorded on video beating a handcuffed suspect. The footage showed Hanley…
Two suspects involved in a bank robbery at the Santander Bank on Atwells Avenue in Federal Hill were arrested in New York. The heist took place in June 2023, during which nearly $500,000 was stolen. Authorities conducted an investigation that led to the identi…
A 59-year-old woman from Providence was found dead inside a car parked on the Rhode Island College campus Monday night, according to city police. Authorities have investigated the scene and reported no signs of foul play in connection with her death. The circu…
Ward 10 City Council candidate Aubrey Planitz held a community conversation on July 30 at the Washington Park Library to discuss neighborhood concerns such as education, housing, pollution, and public safety. Incumbent Pedro Espinal declined to attend. Planitz…
Two men previously arrested in a major racketeering investigation in Providence, Rhode Island, are now confronting additional federal charges. Dele Souza and Keshawn Jones were initially among 26 alleged gang members charged in June with racketeering conspirac…
During the second day of the bail hearing for the teenager accused of first-degree murder in the 2024 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Providence, prosecutors presented cellphone and DNA evidence. The evidence aims to establish the teen’s involvement in the…
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…
