Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has ordered a statewide pause on the installation of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). On Tuesday, he instructed the Rhode Island State Police and the Department of Public Safety to carry out a 60-day comprehensive review…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside local leaders, announced significant upgrades to the Providence Fire Department on Monday. The department has added a new rescue unit to enhance its emergency response capabilities. Additionally, the city has expanded i…
The Providence Fire Department has expanded its emergency medical services (EMS) coverage and modernized its frontline rescue fleet with the addition of a new rescue apparatus assigned to Rescue 1 at the Broad Street Fire Station. This new vehicle replaces the…
Providence police are currently investigating an incident in which a man was stabbed multiple times, including wounds to his back, neck, and shoulder. The circumstances surrounding the attack have not been disclosed, and authorities have not yet released infor…
Providence’s Roger Williams Park hosts events with widely varying noise levels, from a quiet 54 decibels on a calm day to nearly 98 decibels during the Dominican Festival. The city’s noise regulations aim to manage these levels, but enforcement remains challen…
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the city of Cumberland, alleging wrongful arrest related to the use of Flock Safety cameras. According to her attorney, Jose Batista, the arrest was based on an incident involving a vehicle that neither belonged to his clien…
In the Providence mayoral race, Democratic candidates are sharply divided over the use of Flock automated license plate readers (ALPRs). These cameras, which capture and store license plate information, have sparked debate regarding privacy and public safety.…
Central High School students in Providence participated in a live burn drill on Wednesday morning, gaining firsthand experience in firefighting. The students donned full protective gear as they engaged in the exercise, which aimed to provide practical insights…
Chansareth Hong, a man from Providence, was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following a federal judge's order. Hong had been detained for over two weeks before the judge intervened to secure his release. Details about the reason…
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming provided a detailed recap of the recent debate among the four Democratic candidates vying for Rhode Island attorney general. During the Wednesday morning segment, Fleming analyzed the key moments and positions presented by…
A Rhode Island woman who admitted to stealing the identity of a Marine battling cancer is scheduled for release from federal prison on Monday. She had pleaded guilty to charges related to "stolen valor," a crime involving falsely claiming military service or h…
A two-alarm fire broke out early Sunday morning at a home on Creighton Street in Providence, Rhode Island, displacing six residents. Fire crews arrived around 4:30 a.m. to find flames coming from the back and left side of the building. Due to intense heat and…
