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Rhode Island men charged with fentanyl trafficking, possessing large-capacity magazines

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man and an East Providence man have been charged in Providence County Superior Court with 29 counts of drug trafficking and gun-related offenses following […]Read More

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Majority of North Providence Town Council Endorse Sandra Cano for

Cano Has the Most Endorsements From Local Leaders Now Totaling Forty    NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – A majority of the North Providence Town Council announced today their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One, including: At-Large Member and Town Council President Dino Autiello, District One Members Steven Loporchio and […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley and Colonel Perez Announce Recruitment Drive for 72nd

Providence, RI: Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr., City Council Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Police Recruit Elijah Perry, Providence Police Recruit Jose Cortorreal, members of the Providence Police Department and community members joined together today at the Providence Public Safety Complex to announce the start of the recruitment drive for the […]Read More

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Senators Lawson and DiPalma Endorse Sandra Cano for Congress

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – State Senators Louis DiPalma (SD12 Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton) and Valerie Lawson (SD14 East Providence) announced today that they are supporting and endorsing Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One.   Of his endorsement, Senate Finance Chairman Louis DiPalma said: “I’ve worked with Sandra since she was elected to […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces State House Marble to Undergo Cleaning

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that starting this month, the 125-year-old Rhode Island State House will have the entire surface of its Georgian marble professionally cleaned. Johnston-based East Coast Masonry & Restoration Inc. is charged with performing the work. The general contractor has a track record of demonstrated experience working on similar historical […]Read More