Safest City In Rhode Island Revealed

Safewise determined which city was the safest in each American state.

Federal Prisoner Sentenced To 2 Years For Scheming To Sneak Drugs Into Rhode Island Detention Center

He was already doing 10 years, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The States Most Vulnerable To Identity Theft — See Where Rhode Island Ranks

The study examined Federal Trade Commission data.

Narcotics Investigation Leads To Search Warrants And Arrests Of Woonsocket, Cranston Men: Cops

A state police task force and unit, along with a special Cranston police unit, arrested the men, police said.

Exeter Man Jailed On Charge Of Driving Without Consent Of Owner Or Lessee: Cops

He was "held as a bail violator" at the Adult Correctional Institutions, police said.

Narcotics And Firearms Investigation Leads To Providence Man's Arrest: Cops

He was arrested by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, police said.

NC Man Sentenced In Rhode Island To 5 Years For CARES And FFCRA Act Fraud: Feds

He was also ordered to pay $2.8 million restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

MA Man Charged In Rhode Island With Indecent Solicitation of a Child: Cops

He was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Providence Man Arrested On Gun And Cocaine Charges: Cops

"The arrest is the result of search warrants executed at the conclusion of a narcotics investigation," police said.

Study Analyzed Online Romance Scams By State — See Where Rhode Island Ranks

The study scored each state on six metrics.

Nigerian Charged With Money Laundering Nabbed At Boston Logan Airport: Feds

He had just flown in from Istanbul when he was arrested, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

NJ Man Charged In Rhode Island With Stealing More Than $10K From Elderly Victim: Cops

He surrendered to the law, police said.

Rhode Island Takes Top Spot For Online Serial Killer Searchers: Study

Rhode Island has the most searchers per 100,000 than any other state in America, the study revealed.

Woman Jailed In Rhode Island Wanted On Arizona Fugitive Charge: Cops

She was wanted in Pima County on charges of forgery, attempted theft, taking another's identity and attempted schemes, police said

7 Charged With Crimes Related To Medicaid Fraud: Rhode Island AG

The fraud totaled more than $1 million, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office.

Rhode Island Among Deadliest States For Halloween Traffic Fatalities: Study

Rhode Island had one of the highest rates in America, according to the study.

Rhode Island Dangerous Drivers Targeted In 'Operation Wicked Safe'

The Massachusetts State Police announced the intitiative.

'Operation Summer Heat 2.0' Leads to 27 Rhode Island Arrests: FBI

The arrests included "gang members, drug traffickers, and child predators," according to the FBI.

Flushing Fraud: NY Man Pleads Guilty In RI To Elder Fraud Plot, US Attorney Says

The Queens man participated in an "elaborate transnational fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims," the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Rhode Island Sex Offender Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

He was convicted of offenses involving the enticement and sexual exploitation of minors and child porn, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

CT Man Charged With Cheating At Bally's Lincoln Casino: Cops

He was arrested on a warrant when he was back at the casino, police said.

Brooklyn Woman Charged With Bank And Identity Fraud In Rhode Island: Cops

She was arrested in Massachusetts, police said.

MA Man Wanted On Fugitive From Justice Charge Arrested In Rhode Island: Cops

He was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.

Wrongful Convictions: Where Rhode Island Ranks Nationally

See where Rhode Island places when it comes to its rate of wrongful convictions.

Rhode Island's Fatal Accident Rate Involving Young Children Lowest In US: Study

Rhode Island had the lowest average of fatal crashes involving children under 10 and the lowest rate, the study revealed.

3-Year-Old Killed When Vehicle Slammed Into Stone Wall And Pole: Cops

The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, police said.

Rhode Island's Kidnappings Plummet More Than Nearly Every Other State: Study

Kidnappings dropped nationwide, but Rhode Island's decline was among the steepest.

MA Man Charged With Child Molesting, Producing And Possessing Child Porn: RISP

The Spencer resident was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.

Rhode Island Workplace Fatality Rate Lowest In America: Study

Rhode Island's workplace fatality rate is drastically lower than the national average, according to the study.

MA Man Sentenced In Connection With Rhode Island Cockfighting Operation: Feds

He pleaded guilty in April to violating the Animal Welfare Act.

Providence Man Charged With Reckless Driving: Cops

He was pulled over on Interstate 95, police said.

Rhode Islanders Lost $2M To This Type Of Phone Scam: FBI

Don't fall victim to this phone scam.

3 Rhode Island Business Owners Charged With Labor-Related Crimes: AG

The crimes include wage theft, according to the attorney general's office.

Cranston Man Charged With Falsely Obtaining More Than $10K In Property: Police

He was also charged with accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes, police said.

Massachusetts Man Wanted In Connecticut Nabbed In Rhode Island: Cops

The Rehoboth man was investigated by the Adult Correctional Institutions Records and Identification Unit, police said.

Massachusetts Man Wanted In Virginia Nabbed In Rhode Island: Cops

The Plainville man was investigated by the Adult Correctional Institutions Records and Identification Unit, police said.

RI Governor Calls For Pause On License Plate Reader Camera Installation

Gov. Dan McKee a "comprehensive 60-day review" to establish "uniform statewide standards."

Rhode Islanders Lost $51,969 To Real Estate Rental Scammers In 2025: FBI

Nationwide, the swindlers raked in more than $275 million, the FBI reported.

Georgia Man Sentenced To 2 Years For Conspiring To Scam RI Seniors: Feds

The wide-ranging lottery and sweepstakes scam targeted seniors in Rhode Island and other states, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

New Study Analyzes Shoplifting Rates In All 50 States — See Where RI Ranks

The study analyzed shoplifting figures from the FBI Crime Data Explorer.