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Rhode Island State Police Make Arrests in Pawtucket for Fraud and Driving Offenses

Rhode Island State Police Make Arrests in Pawtucket for Fraud and Driving Offenses

Rhode Island State Troopers recently made two arrests in Pawtucket. At 11:33 AM, Troopers arrested Steven Blais, 38, of Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit Arrest Warrant for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. This warrant originated from the Pawtucket Police Department. The arrest occurred during a motor vehicle stop on Smithfield Avenue in Pawtucket. Blais was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks for processing before being turned over to the Pawtucket Police Department. Later, at 2:48 AM, Troopers arrested Isaiah Ramirez, 26, also of Providence, Rhode Island. Ramirez was apprehended on a Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving with a Suspended License. This warrant originated from the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks. His arrest also resulted from a motor vehicle stop, which took place on Division Street in Pawtucket. Ramirez was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and subsequently released w...

Warwick Man Charged with Driving on Suspended License Following Traffic Stop

Warwick Man Charged with Driving on Suspended License Following Traffic Stop

Seth Yehle, a 25-year-old man from Warwick, Rhode Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license. The arrest occurred after Rhode Island State Police pulled him over on Airport Road in Warwick shortly before 10 p.m. on a Tuesday. Following the traffic stop, Yehle was processed at the Wickford Barracks. He was subsequently arraigned by a justice of the peace and released with a scheduled court date. The Rhode Island State Police provided details of the incident in a media release.

Military Ordnance Discovery in West Warwick Prompts Bomb Squad Response and Evacuations

Military Ordnance Discovery in West Warwick Prompts Bomb Squad Response and Evacuations

A fisherman discovered a piece of military ordnance in the Pawtuxet River in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on Thursday. The discovery, made by Gerard Perreault while magnet fishing from a bridge, led to immediate road closures, evacuations of nearby apartment buildings, and a significant response from a bomb squad. West Warwick police advised the public to avoid the Main Street area at Legris Avenue (Route 117), as the bridge over the river and several neighboring roads, including West Warwick Avenue, were blocked. Residents from two apartment buildings at 91 and 93 West Warwick Avenue were evacuated. The West Warwick Fire Department identified the explosive as an apparent mortar shell. Authorities, including bomb technicians from the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, removed the ordnance from the Main Street area and transported it to a secure location where a render-safe procedure was performed. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Rhode Island Man Discovers Mortar Shell While Magnet Fishing, Prompting Evacuations

Rhode Island Man Discovers Mortar Shell While Magnet Fishing, Prompting Evacuations

A Rhode Island man, Gerard Perreault, made an unexpected and dangerous discovery while magnet fishing under a bridge in West Warwick. Perreault hooked an object approximately one foot long, covered in muck and seaweed, which he initially found unsettling. After lowering it back into the water and contacting authorities, the fire department identified the object as a mortar shell, an explosive projectile. This discovery led to immediate action from local police, who shut down the Main Street bridge and surrounding areas, causing significant traffic disruptions around West Warwick Avenue. As bomb technicians assessed the device, the safety perimeter was expanded, resulting in the evacuation of two nearby apartment buildings. Perreault, who previously found hand grenades near Rocky Point in July, expressed shock at his repeated encounters with explosives.

Jackson County Prosecutor Announces Superseding Indictment in Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting

Jackson County Prosecutor Announces Superseding Indictment in Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson has announced a superseding indictment against Lyndell Mays, one of the alleged shooters in the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl Parade shooting. The grand jury found probable cause to proceed with a revised and updated set of charges. The original charges of 2nd Degree Felony Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon remain in place. Additionally, the superseding indictment adds seven counts of 2nd Degree Assault and seven counts of 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Each of the endangering counts is classified as a class B felony, carrying a potential sentence of five to 15 years in prison. The assault counts are class D felonies, each carrying one to seven years. Prosecutor Johnson emphasized the commitment to pursuing justice for all individuals harmed, including Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who lost her life in the incident. The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty or until a guilty plea is ...

Authorities Identify Man Found Deceased in Downtown Lincoln Field

Authorities Identify Man Found Deceased in Downtown Lincoln Field

Authorities have identified the man found dead in a field near downtown Lincoln on Thursday morning as 67-year-old Michael Lloyd of Lincoln. Lincoln Police officers were dispatched to the area of First and M streets around 8:30 a.m. after a report of a body being discovered. A suspicious death investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding Lloyd's death. The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is actively working to ascertain what led to his passing. The LPD has urged anyone with information that could assist investigators to contact their non-emergency number at 402-441-6000. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 402-475-3600, or reports can be made online at lincolncrimestoppers.com, or through the free P3 app. This is an ongoing and developing story.

Rhode Island Magnet Fisher Discovers Mortar Shell, Prompting Evacuations

Rhode Island Magnet Fisher Discovers Mortar Shell, Prompting Evacuations

A magnet fisher in West Warwick, Rhode Island, Gerard Perreault, discovered a mortar shell while fishing, leading to evacuations and road closures. The object, described as approximately one foot long, covered in muck and seaweed, and with a pointed end, was found under a bridge. Police were immediately called, and the bomb squad assessed the device. As a precautionary measure, the safety perimeter was expanded, and two nearby apartment buildings were evacuated. This incident follows a previous discovery by Perreault in July, when he reportedly pulled two hand grenades from the water near Rocky Point. Authorities successfully moved the mortar shell to a secure location and safely detonated it. The event caused significant disruption, with traffic snarled around West Warwick Avenue and local businesses experiencing frantic activity.

Illinois Man Indicted for Threatening Witnesses in Nolan Wells Death Investigation

Illinois Man Indicted for Threatening Witnesses in Nolan Wells Death Investigation

Edward James Porter of Berwyn, Illinois, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce. Prosecutors allege Porter threatened witnesses involved in the investigation into the death of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells. The indictment follows Porter's arrest in late July. According to court records, Porter allegedly threatened to kill a witness and their family around July 31, and later texted the witness their home address, claiming to be outside the residence. Russell Latino, an attorney representing Bart Edmiston Jr. and Bart Edmiston Sr., identified them as the recipients of these threats. Edmiston Jr. was with Wells on Horn Island on July 4. Latino also alleged that Porter made racial remarks during the threats and stated he was not afraid of law enforcement. This is one of three federal cases related to threats connected to the Wells investigation, with authorities stating the defendants had no direct relationship with Wells or ...

An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says

An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says

The Columbia, South Carolina, police chief says an officer died and a second was injured Saturday after responding to a call about a domestic dispute

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Man shot in back by National Guard autopsy finds; Memphis has mental health 911 option

Man shot in back by National Guard autopsy finds; Memphis has mental health 911 option

Also in Memphis courts news this week, a lawsuit over Tennessee's bail laws was dismissed.

Man dead in National Guard Memphis shooting was shot in back, autopsy shows

Man dead in National Guard Memphis shooting was shot in back, autopsy shows

Tyrin Johnson, 20, was fatally shot on July 5 during a foot chase in downtown Memphis, officials said.

Bond Set for Man Accused in North Charleston Hit-and-Run Involving Deputies

Bond Set for Man Accused in North Charleston Hit-and-Run Involving Deputies

A judge in North Charleston, South Carolina, has set a bond of $252,000 for Dayvonta Adams, 24, who is accused of a hit-and-run incident involving two deputies and a motorcyclist. The incident occurred on Interstate 26, where Adams allegedly struck the three individuals who were involved in a traffic stop. All three victims sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. Following the collision, Adams and his passenger reportedly fled the scene. Adams faces multiple charges, including reckless driving and endangering emergency services. The deputies involved expressed their ongoing pain and frustration regarding the incident, highlighting the disregard shown by the accused. Adams's attorney argued against a high bond, citing his client's ties to the community as a reason he would not be a flight risk. Despite some deputies advocating for Adams to be denied bond due to the nature of the offense, the judge was legally required to set one, as it was not classified as a violent crime.