RUMFORD, R.I. (WPRI) -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will be bowling to raise awareness before the holidays.MADD Rhode Island's Strike Out Drunk Driving bowling tournament will be held Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Providence Lanes on Newport Avenue, in the Rumford area of East Providence.The event coincides with MADD's Red Ribbon Campaign, which continues to support ongoing efforts to serve victims' families and educate young people on the dangers of drunk driving.Trophies and other prizes will be awarded, including for the winning bowling team and the most spirited team.Miss Rhode Island Allie Coppa and Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen Macie Johnson will be at the event to take photos and sign autographs.There is a registration fee of $30.00 and $15.00 for kids under 12.If you would like to register, click here. … [Read more...] about Madd Rhode Island: Strike Out Drunk Driving
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Boy reports stuffed animal missing. Rhode Island police conduct ‘search and rescue,’ send him a new cheetah toy
Matthew Diebel USA TODAY Published 2:23 p.m. UTC Jun 20, 2018 Police officers in America’s smallest state proved they have the biggest hearts. When a 4-year-old New York City boy lost his beloved stuffed toy, Roger the cheetah, from the car window as his family was traveling through Rhode Island, he was heartbroken. So, with the help of his parents, Will Ketcher of Brooklyn wrote police in the Ocean State asking if they could look for the toy. The letter began: “Dear Rhode Island State Highway Patrol, I lost my Roger … can you please find him? … I love him” “Roger is a cheetah,” the note continued. “He fell out of the car window on Interstate 95 South. … He is about 12 inches long. Thank you all for your hard work, and for keeping us safe.” The letter arrived at the Hope Valley Barracks in the southwest of the state where it was opened by Corporal Lawens Fevrier, reported local TV station WPRI. Fevrier said he was … [Read more...] about Boy reports stuffed animal missing. Rhode Island police conduct ‘search and rescue,’ send him a new cheetah toy
Police concerned about Ak-47 stolen from Rhode Island home
Published 11:14 am, Thursday, March 8, 2018 PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (AP) — Police in Rhode Island say they are concerned about the recent theft of a semi-automatic rifle given "what's going on in the world today." Portsmouth police tell The Newport Daily News the AK-47 was reported stolen from a home in town Tuesday, but may have been taken anytime within the past couple of months because the house is undergoing renovations. Nine empty magazines for the firearm also were taken, police said, along with a television and video game console. The word "Sasha" is engraved on the wood fore grip of the weapon. Anyone with information about the stolen gun is asked to contact police. Latest Houston & Texas News Now Playing: Now Playing These Are The Cheapest And Most Expensive Places To Raise A Family In America Buzz 60 The Future Is Now - creepy Alexa message Fox 26 Houston Opioid trafficking and the death penalty What's Your Point? Fox 26 Houston … [Read more...] about Police concerned about Ak-47 stolen from Rhode Island home
Rhode Island man charged with murdering woman, mutilating her body
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island handyman accused of killing a woman in the Providence apartment building where he lived and worked has been charged with murder and mutilation of a dead body. John Seal was indicted on the charges Friday by a Providence County grand jury. Authorities allege the 57-year-old Seal killed Judith O’Brien, of North Providence, on or about Aug. 3. The 61-year-old woman was reported missing on Aug. 15 and her body was found in a maintenance closet in Seal’s apartment building in September. State police told The Providence Journal the last time she was seen was when she left to go see Seal, a friend and convicted drug user, for “medication” for her back pain. Seal is detained. No one answered the phone Saturday at the public defender’s office. Close The biggest headlines, delivered to your inbox Get news as it happens. Sign up for Boston.com's email news alerts. Thanks for signing up! … [Read more...] about Rhode Island man charged with murdering woman, mutilating her body
Davidson upends No. 17 Rhode Island 63-61
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Rhode Island gambled, and Davidson point guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson made the 17th-ranked Rams pay for it.When Rhode Island's Jared Terrell went for a steal near midcourt on an inbounds play, Gudmundsson took advantage of the sudden 5-on-4 situation, scoring on a driving layup on the right side of the rim while drawing a foul with 3.1 seconds left to lift the Wildcats to a 63-61 upset over Rhode Island on Friday night."I got the ball and Terrell went for the steal. I saw the basket so I just went to it," Gudmundsson said. "I'm glad it went in."Coach Bob McKillop said his advance scouting staff had noticed Rhode Island had been much more aggressive on defense in shooting the gap and going for steals."Sure enough, there it was," McKillop said. "It was a fingertip away. If he makes that steal, it was over."Instead, the Wildcats celebrated their first win over a ranked team since upsetting then 22nd-ranked Dayton on Jan. 20, 2015.Senior Peyton Aldridge, who had a … [Read more...] about Davidson upends No. 17 Rhode Island 63-61