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On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Cranston Police Department celebrated the arrival of newly upgraded K-9 vehicles. Using nearly $350,000 in federal funds secured by U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner through … more
DOMESTIC ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION On Nov. 2 at 4:29 p.m., officers arrested a resident of 87 Grove Ave., on charges of Domestic Assault by Strangulation, Domestic Simple Assault, Domestic … more
DOMESTIC VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER On Oct. 20 at 12:18 a.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident of 527 Laurel Hill Ave., on a charge of Domestic Violation of a No Contact Order. The … more
CHILD ABUSE On Oct. 11 at 7:24 p.m., officer(s) arrested a Cranston resident at 85 Vermont St., on a charge of 2 nd Degree Child Abuse. The arrest was the result of a disturbance at the … more
DWI On Oct. 5 at 6:36 p.m., officers arrested a Johnston resident on charges of DWI of Drugs / Alcohol – 2nd Offense – BAC Unknown and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – … more
Col. Michael J. Winquist, chief of the Cranston Police Department , last week announced the arrests of three men believed to be connected to a South American Theft Group following suspicious activity … more
DUI On Sept. 29 at 12:43 a.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident on a charge of DUI‐1st Offense‐BAC.10 to .15 (Phase I‐.126 BrAC and Phase II‐.126 BrAC). The arrest was the result of … more
A city police dog will receive a protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 TYR’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in … more
The Community Provider Network of Rhode Island presented state Sen. Todd M. Patalano (D-Dist. 26, Cranston), with its Governmental Service Award at the network’s 37th Annual Direct Support … more
BREAKING & ENTERING On Sept. 22 at 8:48 a.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident on three (3) counts of Breaking and Entering Business / Public Building with Felonious Intent, Obstructing … more
DOMESTIC VANDALISM On Sept. 11 at 4:19 p.m., officer(s) arrested a Pawtucket resident on a charge of Domestic Vandalism. The arrest was the result of Pawtucket PD turning him over on a … more
Get ready to sweat. The Cranston Police, along with the cooperation of several Rhode Island State Troopers, launched a new community outreach program that combines camaraderie and physical … more
DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Sept. 8 at 5:47 p.m., officers arrested a resident of 279 Legion Way on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of a call for service at the … more
From a deadly high-speed chase that put Cranston Police Department’s officers at risk to one of the biggest narcotics seizures in the city’s history, in recent years the local police … more
DOMESTIC VANDALISM On Sept. 1 at 3:50 p.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident for Domestic Vandalism / Malicious Damage and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of the … more
A pregnant woman and her 6-year-old son were assaulted with a hammer last week, suffering injuries to their faces and head areas. On Aug. 23 Cranston police officers responded to 575 Dyer Ave. … more
D’Maury Monteiro, 19, of Fall River, Mass., was arraigned last Friday at Kent County 3 rd District Court. He was arrested as a suspect in the homicide at Pocasset Village apartments, on Dyer … more
DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Aug. 26 at 1:45 a.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident of 740 Dyer Ave. on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of a disturbance at that address. … more
A community meeting to discuss a recent incident in Pawtuxet Village drew about 30 people, including several local officials, to a parking lot near Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet on Saturday. Matthew … more
SHOPLIFTING On Aug. 18 at 9:46 p.m., officer(s) arrested a West Warwick resident for Shoplifting. The arrest was the result of a call for service at 1776 Plainfield Pk. (Walmart). The arrestee … more
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