Harrisville News

First witness says child was bruised, swollen

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 19

The murder trial of Gilbert Delestre, who is accused of beating to death 3-year-old Thomas J. Wright in Woonsocket four years ago, began today with a rescue worker testifying the child was so bruised "he ...

A Woonsocket man was convicted of first-degree child molestation on Wednesday.

WHJJ-AM Providence - Fri Nov 14

A man from Woonsocket was charged with one-count of first-degree child molestation on Wednesday, Novemeber 12.

Grand jury hands up 5 indictments

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 09

A Providence County grand jury last week handed up these indictments in five unrelated cases: Kojo Osei-Adjei, 38, of 515 Cranston St., Providence, was indicted on seven counts of first-degree sexual assault ...

Former DMV clerk on trial in license fraud case

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 05

The trial of a former Department of Motor Vehicles clerk accused of issuing valid state drivers' licenses that were sold to ineligible individuals started this morning in U.S. District Court.

Superior Court swamped by civil cases

Providence Journal - Mon Oct 27

The wheels of justice are slowing in Rhode Island's main trial court as the short-handed Superior Court tries to deal with a sharp increase in new civil cases.

Woonsocket man indicted in rape of girlfriend's child

Providence Journal - Sat Oct 25

An 18-year-old Woonsocket man accused of raping and beating his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter has been indicted by a Providence grand jury.

Janice Fernandez, Bellevue Avenue

Providence Journal - Sun Oct 05

The mail keeps coming, long after the residents are gone. Grocery store circulars, water bills, medical bills and notices from loan-servicing companies addressed to houses the postman knows are vacant.

Deadlocked election goes to court

The Pawtucket Times - Fri Sep 19

A Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday that will apparently prevent the secretary of state from certifying a winner in the deadlocked contest for an at-large Town Council seat.

Woman sues Pawtucket over fatal police shooting

Boston.com - Fri Sep 05

The mother of a boy whose father was fatally shot by a Pawtucket police officer has sued the city, alleging that officers were too aggressive and not trained to deal with mentally ill suspects.

Coventry GOP files ethics complaint against Hyde

Providence Journal - Mon Sep 01

Town Councilman Frank Hyde wrongfully failed to list substantial debt on the annual financial disclosure statement he filed last year with the state Ethics Commission, Republican Town Chairman Charles Vacca ...