Latest Middletown Rhode Island News Reports
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Bronx Man Charged After Fiery Middletown Crash Kills Toddler in Back Seat
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Sep 11, 2026 12:37pm
A Chase That Was Called Off, Then a Fatal Crash Miles Away According to a Portsmouth Police Department statement reported by Fall River Reporter, a Portsmouth officer attempted a traffic stop around 1 ... Read More
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Man arrested after chase and fiery RI crash that killed young child
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Sep 10, 2026 4:17pm
A New York man was arrested after a fiery crash in Middletown, Rhode Island, that killed a child younger than 3 in the car he was driving early Thursday morning, according to police. Jerry Bonilla, a ... Read More
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Middletown crash that killed a toddler followed a terminated Portsmouth police pursuit
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Sep 10, 2026 1:45pm
One person died and two were seriously injured early Thursday when a car left West Main Road and struck a stone wall and utility pole in front of Linden Park, Middletown police said. The southbound ... Read More
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Child killed, driver charged in Middletown crash
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Sep 10, 2026 06:25am
The vehicle was traveling south on West Main Road around 1:20 a.m. when it left the roadway, hit a stone wall and crashed into a utility pole near Linden Park, according to police. Read More
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Video Now: Crews respond to crash on I-95 in Pawtucket
- Rhode Island
- Pawtucket
- I-95
- source: Bing
- 99 views
- Mar 25, 2024 09:17am
A 17-year-old teenager from Middletown has been declared missing. Owen Cameron was last seen on Saturday night at Anthony's Seafood on 963 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. He left the restaurant ... Read More
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- Oct 13, 2025 5:00pm
WCVB NEWSCENTER 5 DAVID. THANK YOU FOR THAT. OUR SERA CONGI CONTINUES OUR COVERAGE LIVE IN MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND, WHERE THE COUPLE CALLED HOME. SARAH ERIKA THIS COUPLE IS BEING REMEMBERED FOR ALL ... Read More
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Middletown's infamous wild turkey gets a new home far away from cars
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Aug 13, 2026 03:12am
Gravy the Turkey, Middletown's infamous feathered traffic cop, has pecked his last hubcap. The adult wild turkey became a bit of a celebrity and even got his own Instagram page for his habit of ... Read More
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Rhode Island will reopen DMV branch in Middletown
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- May 14, 2020 02:23am
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles said it will reopen the Middletown branch on Monday. The branch, located at 52 Valley Road, will have expanded hours. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 ... Read More
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Rhode Island State Police announce total DUI arrests
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Mar 15, 2026 11:29am
The Rhode Island State Police have released DUI arrest numbers from Saturday, March 14. Read More
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Man tied to RI carjackings arrested in Somerset. What we know
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Sep 22, 2025 5:00pm
Somerset Police arrested a Rhode Island man on Monday, Sept. 22, who faces multiple charges after allegedly carjacking a pair of vehicles in the Ocean State. Jaron Monroe, 37, of 7 Wood St. #2, Warren ... Read More
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'Gravy' the turkey gains notoriety for holding up traffic in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Nov 26, 2025 07:48am
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - People who frequent the intersection of Green End Avenue and Valley Road in Middletown, Rhode Island, know that the area is Gravy the turkey's turf. While it's unclear who ... Read More
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'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' spotted filming in Middletown
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Jul 09, 2025 10:20pm
Franklin police said roads were closed as the fire department worked to tackle a structure fire on Friday. Easton police officer and bystanders help rescue driver from fiery crash The Easton Police ... Read More
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Notorious Rhode Island Turkey 'Gravy' Recovering After Being Hit by Car
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Feb 04, 2026 01:48am
A turkey with a real attitude problem is lucky to be alive after being struck by a vehicle in Middletown, Rhode Island. "Gravy," a turkey notorious for blocking traffic and chasing vehicles, was ... Read More
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'Gravy' the famous Middletown turkey rescued after getting hit by car
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Feb 02, 2026 2:17pm
A turkey named Gravy that gained notoriety for holding up traffic in Middletown is now recovering in Glocester after he was hit by a vehicle. Read More
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New to RI: Goat hikes in Middletown give a whole new meaning to hoofing it
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Dec 17, 2021 02:00am
There's the internet-famous pizza-dragging rat, herds of raccoons in Central Park, legions of pigeons everywhere, and Staten Island Chuck, the groundhog that Mayor Bill de Blasio accidentally dropped ... Read More
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Pass the 'Gravy': Rhode Island turkey gains notoriety for holding up traffic
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Nov 26, 2025 09:40am
According to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Gravy likely perceives his reflection in vehicles as a rival male. He puffs up and stops in front of the cars because he is ... Read More
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Rhode Island DMV reopening Middletown branch; walk-ins not allowed
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- May 13, 2020 5:00pm
CRANSTON, R.I. - The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen its Middletown branch on May 18. The decision is part of Gov. Gina Raimondo's efforts to restart the Rhode Island economy, the DMV ... Read More
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Funeral held for Middletown couple killed in plane crash
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Oct 22, 2025 10:36am
The Middletown couple died last week after their plane crashed on I-195 in Dartmouth. Thomas and Agatha were known locally through their family business, Kirby-Perkins Construction, which specializes ... Read More
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Husband and wife die in Dartmouth plane crash Monday
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Oct 13, 2025 12:07pm
A husband and wife died in a fiery plane crash in Dartmouth on Monday. Thomas Perkins, 68, and his wife, 66-year-old Agatha Perkins of Middletown, Rhode Island, were identified by officials as the two ... Read More
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RI couple killed in Dartmouth highway plane crash to be laid to rest in Newport
- Rhode Island
- Newport
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- Oct 22, 2025 03:42am
A Middletown couple who died in a Dartmouth highway plane crash on October 13 will be laid to rest in Newport Wednesday morning. Read More
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Married Couple Killed in Monday Morning Plane Crash Identified
- Rhode Island
- I-195
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- Oct 14, 2025 07:34am
A married Rhode Island couple were killed Monday morning when their plane crashed alongside a Massachusetts highway. Thomas Perkins, 68, and his wife, Agatha Perkins, 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island ... Read More
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RI couple killed in Dartmouth plane crash known for community involvement
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
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- Oct 14, 2025 05:13am
A Middletown couple is being remembered as people who always gave back to the community. Thomas Perkins, 68, and Agatha Perkins, 66, died after a private plane crashed on I-195 in Dartmouth Monday ... Read More
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Tom Perkins of Noted Kirby Perkins Construction & Wife Agatha Identified as Victims in Plane Crash
- Rhode Island
- Providence
- I-195
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- Oct 13, 2025 2:20pm
The two victims who died in the plane crash on I-195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts on Monday have been identified as 68-year-old Thomas Perkins and 66-year-old Agatha Perkins, of Middletown, Rhode ... Read More
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Rhode Island Couple Identified as Victims in Dartmouth Plane Crash
- Rhode Island
- Providence
- I-195
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- Oct 13, 2025 1:11pm
DARTMOUTH ( WBSM) - The two people killed in this morning's plane crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth have been identified as a Middletown, Rhode Island couple. Bristol County District Attorney ... Read More
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NBC 10 I-Team: Couple killed in plane crash was well-known on Aquidneck Island
- Rhode Island
- Providence
- I-195
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- Oct 13, 2025 11:37am
Video Quality Speed 00:00 01:37 NBC 10's Brian Crandall reports that the couple killed in a plane crash in Dartmouth were from Middletown and were well known in the Newport area. The plane the Perkins ... Read More
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Middletown, R.I., couple killed in Dartmouth plane crash
- Rhode Island
- I-195
- source: Bing
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- Oct 15, 2025 03:25am
Thomas Perkins was a noted developer in Rhode Island, while his wife Agatha was a yoga instructor and personal trainer. Read More
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Middletown woman seriously injured in bicycle-vehicle collision on Greene Lane
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Sep 06, 2025 05:50am
A 47-year-old Middletown woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday afternoon when her bicycle collided with a motor vehicle on Greene Lane, according to police. The collision occurred around 4:00 p.m. Read More
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Middletown bicyclist struck by car, seriously injured
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Sep 04, 2025 4:27pm
A woman was seriously injured after being struck while riding a bike in Middletown Thursday. Police said they responded to Greene Lane at 4 p.m. for a crash. Officers said they found a 47-year-old ... Read More
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Rhode Island DMV reopening Middletown branch; walk-ins not allowed
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- May 14, 2020 07:42am
CRANSTON, R.I. - The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen its Middletown branch on May 18. The decision is part of Gov. Gina Raimondo's efforts to restart the Rhode Island economy, the ... Read More
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Rhode Island will reopen DMV branch in Middletown - WJAR
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- May 13, 2020 5:00pm
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles said it will reopen the Middletown branch on Monday. The branch, located at 52 Valley Road, will have expanded hours. Read More
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Middletown residents rally against town center proposal
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Apr 23, 2025 2:51pm
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) - A number of Middletown residents are continuing to push back against a proposed development along West Main Road between Coddington Highway and Valley Road. For more ... Read More
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2 vehicles roll over in east Rhode Island crash, 3 injured
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Apr 07, 2025 1:49pm
MIDDLETOWN - Police and emergency responders responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Roussin Road and Elm Street in Newport, Rhode Island on Tuesday. One vehicle was exiting Roussin ... Read More
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Rhode Island man arrested in Woonsocket for stolen vehicle, domestic assault
- Rhode Island
- Woonsocket
- I-295
- source: Bing
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- Mar 12, 2025 5:00pm
WOONSOCKET - Rhode Island State Police arrested a Middletown man Wednesday evening on multiple charges including possession of a stolen motor vehicle and an outstanding warrant for domestic assault. Read More
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20 arrested for DUI following Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Rhode Island
- Newport
- source: Bing
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- Mar 16, 2025 1:37pm
Police officers were active on the roads of Aquidneck Island stopping drunk drivers.According to Middletown police, there were 20 arrests following the Newport ... Read More
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What Happened At Home Depot In Middletown? Police Exchange Gunfire At Parking Lot
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Feb 27, 2025 10:51am
Police exchanged gunfire with fleeing vehicles at a Home Depot parking lot in Middletown, Rhode Island. Middletown Police responded to reports of shots fired around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Details about ... Read More
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Elderly man crashes into Middletown business
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Nov 12, 2024 08:21am
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) - A car drove into a business in Middletown on Tuesday morning. Police said an elderly man pressed down on the gas pedal, instead of the brake, striking the glass entryway ... Read More
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Man arrested after police chase, crash in Middletown
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Oct 11, 2024 10:56am
(WJAR) - Middletown police said a man was arrested after he fled a traffic stop on Thursday. According to police, they stopped a Honda at around 11:35 a.m. for a motor vehicle violation on West Main ... Read More
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Suspect in court after high-speed chase, crash in Middletown
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Oct 11, 2024 10:14am
Police said Anthony Martin sped off from a traffic stop Thursday morning, driving recklessly into oncoming traffic on West Main Road. Read More
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Police: Portsmouth man arrested on warrants after crash into fire hydrant
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Oct 11, 2024 09:39am
A Portsmouth man has been arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through the town on Thursday night, according to Middletown police. Read More
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Police: Man arrested in Middletown after chase ends in crash
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Oct 10, 2024 4:40pm
A Portsmouth man with outstanding warrants led officers on a chase, striking several vehicles in Middletown Thursday morning, according to police. Read More
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Middletown Police Arrest Man After High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Oct 10, 2024 12:24pm
At approximately 11:35 a.m., Middletown Police stopped a gray Honda for a motor vehicle violation near West Main Road. Read More
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Middletown installs speed cushions on Paradise Avenue
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
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- Sep 08, 2024 4:59pm
Photo Credit: Town of Middletown The Town of Middletown is working on several different solutions to address speeding and traffic on Paradise Avenue, a road that is a major route for drivers in the ... Read More
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Tiverton man sentenced to prison in hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
- Rhode Island
- Tiverton
- source: Bing
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- Aug 20, 2024 12:07pm
Middletown police said Tuesday that a 27-year-old Tiverton man was sentenced to prison in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man on a bicycle. Read More
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Aquidneck Island police departments team up for Operation Safe Summer
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
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- Jul 03, 2024 12:04pm
Every year, the Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth police departments have the responsibility of investigating serious and tragic motor vehicle crashes. Together, in coordination with the RI ... Read More
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Man arrested for drug possession after traffic stop in Narragansett
- Rhode Island
- I-95
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jun 30, 2024 12:39pm
Rhode Island State Troopers arrested a Connecticut man early Sunday morning following a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in Exeter. Brian Keehan, 47, of Middletown, Connecticut, was taken into custody ... Read More
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Heading to the beach in RI? Here's how to check parking availability online
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jul 02, 2024 08:58am
On June 19, the federal Juneteenth holiday, many Rhode Islanders had a rude awakening when they arrived at their favorite beach to find it packed. Traffic was backed up, and many parking lots were ... Read More
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Could East Main Road in Middletown go on a diet? Why a deadline to decide is approaching
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Apr 09, 2024 02:10am
Council members hope to render a decision before April 19 and plan to get more traffic data for the April 15 hearing. Read More
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Man sentenced for DUI crash that killed his wife in 2018
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Dec 18, 2023 4:15pm
This is a file image of a sign outside the Middletown Police Department. (WLNE)MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - A man, formerly from Middletown, was sentenced Monday after driving under the influence and ... Read More
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Jury finds man guilty of driving to endanger in crash that killed wife
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Dec 18, 2023 1:15pm
(WJAR) - Middletown police said a man was found guilty of driving to endanger resulting in death. Matthew Jones, 38, formerly of Middletown, was sentenced in Newport Superior Court on Nov. 30 on the ... Read More
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Portsmouth Police: Woman arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
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- Dec 07, 2023 2:55pm
A 29-year-old woman formerly of Middletown was taken into custody yesterday on fentanyl trafficking charges, the Portsmouth Police Department announced in a press release. Officers pulled the woman ... Read More
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RI man stole thousands from Killingworth resident in 'grandparent scam,' state police say
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Oct 27, 2023 7:07pm
A Rhode Island man scammed a Killingworth resident out of thousands of dollars in August by claiming the person's grandson had been in a car crash and needed to be bailed out of jail, according to ... Read More
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34 year-old Middletown woman killed in electric bike crash with bucket truck
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Oct 11, 2023 08:42am
A 34-year-old Middletown woman riding an electric bike was killed Wednesday morning when she was hit by a bucket truck ... Read More
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Repeat offender charged with drug trafficking in Middletown
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
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- Sep 11, 2023 2:48pm
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - The Middletown Police Department announced they arrested a man who they said was selling cocaine on Aquidneck Island. According to police, they searched the Reardon Drive ... Read More
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General Assembly OKs legislation that would limit vehicle inspections to Rhode Island inspection stations
- Rhode Island
- Little Compton
- source: Bing
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- Jun 15, 2023 3:49pm
12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton) that would keep motor vehicle inspections within state boundaries. The bill (2023-H 5034Aaa, 2023-S 0434Aaa) would provide that only facilities ... Read More
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Middletown woman dies in Portsmouth crash
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- May 23, 2023 3:17pm
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) - A 69-year-old woman died after a car crashed into a tree Monday night in Portsmouth. Police Chief Brian Peters said the single-car crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Indian ... Read More
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Police ID woman killed in Portsmouth car crash
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- May 23, 2023 10:25am
Police said Bell was the only person in the car. Portsmouth Police were called to the crash at 7:14 p.m. and responded with the assistance of Middletown police. Police said Bell sustained injuries in ... Read More
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Middletown man's death deemed accidental
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Apr 12, 2023 1:24pm
Investigators have determined that the man whose body was found inside his Middletown home earlier this year died accidentally. Read More
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Portsmouth Man Drunkenly Crashes Into Middletown Officer's Truck: PD
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 28, 2023 06:22am
PORTSMOUTH, RI - A Portsmouth man was arrested Friday night after police said he drunkenly crashed head-on into a Middletown police officer who was on their way to work. Celio Da Silva Aleixo ... Read More
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Portsmouth man charged with DUI after head-on crash
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 27, 2023 04:32am
The man who allegedly drove under the influence and crashed head-on into a Middletown police officer last week is due in court Monday morning. Read More
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9 Livingston Pl, Middletown, RI 02842
- Rhode Island
- Middletown
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 16, 2023 3:39pm
Charming unfurnished cottage centrally located in Middletown. Easy access to Newport, the Navy Base, highway access, shopping and more. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers plenty of character ... Read More
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Do we need to pay sales tax again if buying out our leased vehicle? | Ask the DMV
- Rhode Island
- Wakefield
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 13, 2023 2:03pm
Cranston, RI 02920), or it can be done by using one of the DMV Drop Boxes located in the lobby of all the DMV branches (Cranston, Woonsocket, Middletown, Wakefield, and Westerly). Chuck Hollis is ... Read More
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Middletown police arrest 8 for DUI after Newport parade
- Rhode Island
- Newport
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 12, 2023 12:07pm
This is a file image of a sign outside the Middletown Police Department. (WLNE)MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - The Middletown Police Department said they staffed patrol shifts with more officers to prevent ... Read More
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Obituary: Dwight H. Purcell
- Rhode Island
- Exeter
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Feb 21, 2023 10:19am
Dwight H. Purcell, 78 of Middletown, RI, transitioned to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. He was born on April 13, 1944, in ['] ... Read More
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From traffic to drugged driving, how Portsmouth is preparing for legalized marijuana
- Rhode Island
- Portsmouth
- RI-138
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Nov 15, 2022 02:27am
Recreational marijuana sales in Rhode Island can begin Dec. 1. Is Portsmouth ready? PORTSMOUTH - A marijuana-related question appears on the ballot for voters in Middletown, Newport and most other ... Read More
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Police increase DUI patrols ahead of holiday weekend
- Rhode Island
- Tiverton
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 01, 2022 3:50pm
The Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton and Little Compton police departments, as well as the Rhode Island State Police, are ramping up DUI patrols for the three-day weekend beginning ... Read More
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Newport County Police to step up DUI enforcement over Labor Day Weekend
- Rhode Island
- RI-138
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Aug 31, 2022 09:40am
This Labor Day weekend, ALL Newport County Police Departments including Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, Little Compton, and the Rhode Island State ... September 6. According to ... Read More
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1 taken to hospital with facial injuries after fight on Block Island ferry
- Rhode Island
- North Kingstown
- I-95
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Aug 09, 2022 02:05am
The U.S. Coast Guard, Narragansett police and fire, South Kingstown police, Middletown police, North Kingstown police and Rhode Island State ... according to Tuthill. '?Interstate Navigation ... Read More
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