Providence News

Robbery suspect in custody after high-speed chase

The Pawtucket Times - Fri Nov 21

Police have arrested one of two suspects in a pair of recent armed robberies as the search for the second suspect continues.

Book sale at Providence Public Library

Providence Journal - Thu Nov 20

Buy a book. Purchase several. The Great Bargains Fall Book Sale is going on today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St.

Man gets 40 years in RI prison for drug deal death

WHJJ-AM Providence - Thu Nov 20

David Mello pleaded guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder and other charges for the death of Marc Quintal of Fall River in August 2007.

Prosecution rests in case of brain-injured girl

The Dispatch - Wed Nov 19

Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. Prosecutors wrapped up their case Wednesday against a man accused of beating his stepdaughter into ...

Body of slain mobster unearthed in Riverside

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 19

Joe Onions may finally be able to rest in peace. The Rhode Island State Police yesterday unearthed what they believe are the remains of Joseph P. "Joe Onions" Scanlon, the onetime hood, police informant and ...

Remains found may be 1970s mob victim's

International Herald Tribune - Wed Nov 19

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. : Rhode Island police have unearthed apparent human remains in their search for the victim of a 1970s mob hit.

Governor settles ethics complaint over niece

Providence Journal - Tue Nov 18

When Governor Carcieri took office in 2003, his first executive order dealt with "ethics and integrity" and directed the thousands of state and local officials governed by the state Code of Ethics to obey it, ...

Experienced pilots died doing what they loved

Providence Journal - Tue Nov 18

Investigators continue to work at the scene of a fatal plane crash Monday near North Central State Airport in Smithfield.

Coverage cost up for Assembly's staff

Providence Journal - Tue Nov 18

While the state's part-time legislators still get their health insurance for free unless they "volunteer" to pay for it, their 279 year-round employees are about to join the ranks of state employees paying more ...

Two killed in plane crash in Smithfield

Providence Journal - Mon Nov 17

Two men died when a small plane crashed on its way to North Central State Airport about 5 p.m. yesterday, exploding in a ball of fire in woods off Clark Road, about a half-mile from the airport.