Suspect In Boat Theft Fatally Shot By Newport Police

A local man suspected in a boat theft in New Jersey was shot and killed in Rhode Island Wednesday.

Newport Police Seeking Man In Connection With Stolen Wallet

The wallet was stolen at a local restaurant, police said.

2nd Man Charged With Newport Double-Shooting

The Virginia man also faces criminal charges in that state, police said.

Virginia Man Charged With Newport Gun Attack Waives Extradition: Cops

The 19-year-old will be brought to Rhode Island no later than Aug. 18, police said.

Virginia Man Charged With Shooting 2 In Newport Apprehended: Cops

The wanted man fled to his home state after wounding two in Newport, police said.

Newport Man In Mobility Scooter Struck By Pickup Dies

The force of the collision propelled the mobility scooter about 30 feet, police said.

Newport Double Shooting: 1 Wanted On Warrant, 1 Wanted For Questioning, Cops Say

One man has a warrant out for his arrest and another is wanted for questioning, police said.

Man In Mobility Scooter Struck In Newport Crosswalk, Driver Charged With DUI: Cops

The force of the collision propelled the mobility scooter about 30 feet, police said.

2 Shot In Newport's Park Holm: Cops

There was a large police presence overnight Sunday.

Newport Man Charged With Obstructing Officer, Resisting Arrest

The Newport man was investigated by the state police and arrested by the Newport police, according to a media release.

Newport Man Pleads Guilty To Enticing Minor: US Attorney

He also pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Newport Woman Charged With Stealing More Than $10K Worth Of Property: Cops

The Newport woman was also charged with accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes, police said.

Newport Man Molested Teen On Flight From Florida To Rhode Island: Feds

The Newport man placed his hand on the teen's inner thigh, kissed her hand and rubbed her leg, according to a federal air marshal.

Suicidal Son Eyed As Suspect In Stabbing Of Woman Found Slain In Newport Motel: Cops

The police found the woman after they went to inform her of her son leaping to his death from the Mount Hope Bridge, police said.

Newport Motel Killing Poses No Known Threat To Public: Police

The law went to the motel to tell a woman her son jumped to his death from a bridge and found her dead as well, police said.

Newport Officers Making Death Notification After Bridge-Jumper Suicide Find Slain Woman In Motel Room: Cops

The 85-year-old woman was the victim of a homicide, police said.

Newport Hospital Targeted By Swatters Calling In Bomb Threat: Cops

A Rhode Island State Police Bomb detection dog searched the hospital, police said.

Coast Guard Cutter Based In Newport Seizes 6K Pounds of Cocaine From 3 Vessels Off Colombia: USCG

The "seizure represents 2.3 million potentially lethal doses of cocaine," according to the Coast Guard.

Police Respond To Threat To 'Shoot The Place Up' At Newport Hospital

The threat came through a call to the hospital switchboard, police said.

Newport Man Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops

The Newport man was arrested by the Intelligence Unit and the Tactical Team, police said.

Rhode Island Prosecutor Suspended 6 Months For Threatening Cop In Viral Video Back To Work And Getting Paid

The Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General had pleaded no contest to trespassing.

Salve Regina Student Dies Of CO Poisoning Charging Cellphone In Running Car: Cops

The tailpipe of the parked car was embedded in the snow, police said.

Drunken Middletown Woman Flees After Crashing Into Newport Police Officer's Squad: Cops

The officer caught the drunken Middletown Woman after she crashed into his squad car, police said.

Newport Fugitive Captured: Cops

The Newport man was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.

Newport Police Seeking 2 Women In Connection With Wallet Theft: Cops

The wallet was stolen from a teller's window counter at the Citizens Bank in the Connell Highway Stop & Shop, police said.

Drifter Nabbed With 'Numerous' Stolen Items: Newport Police

The man, who has no permanent address, was also caught with cocaine, police said.

Rhode Island Environmental Cops Catch 3 Unlicensed MA Fishermen With 69 Fish: Police

Of the 69, fish, 67 were undersized, according to the department of environmental management.

3rd And 4th Newport Teens Charged With Assault On Special Needs Rogers High Student

The first teen was arrested Friday, the second Saturday, and the third and fourth Monday.

2nd Newport Teen Charged With Assault On Special Needs Rogers High Student

The first 16-year-old was arrested Friday and the second Saturday.

Newport Teen Assaulted Special Needs Student At Rogers High: Cops

The 16-year-old, also a Rogers High School student, was charged with assault, police said.

Shoplifters Hid Stolen Stuff In Baby Stroller: Newport Police

The Newport police said they are looking for a pair of shoplifters.

RISP Violent Crimes Task Force Captures Newport No Contact Order Violator: Cops

The Newport man was jailed, police said.

$100K Bond For Newport Assault That Left 21-Year-Old In Critical Condition: Cops

A Newport man charged with the felony domestic assault was unable to post $100,000 bond and was jailed.

21-Year-Old Found In Critical Condition In Newport, Possibly Assaulted: Cops

A man was in custody and being questioned, police said.

Newport Police Seeking Man In Connection With 'Shoplifting Incident'

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Warren Man Carkjacks 2 Vehicles Minutes After Stopping By Newport Police Department: Cops

The Warren man carjacked two vehicles, crashing both of them, police said.

Scammers Posing As Newport Police Detectives: Cops

The Newport Police Department posted that their detectives are not calling about missing jury duty.

Newport Parking Enforcement Employee Attacked: Cops

The civilian was assaulted by an "individual who became irate over a parking matter," police said.

Rhode Island Prosecutor Pleads No Contest To Trespassing

The Rhode Island Attorney General said the assistant "embarrassed" herself and his office as he placed her on six months' unpaid leave.

5 RI Police Agencies Teaming For Labor Day DUI Enforcement

The effort will focus on the "areas encompassing Newport County," police said.