Rhode Island State Police investigating bomb threats directed at officials

Top RI elected officials receive bomb threats, state police find no evidence

Several Democratic Rhode Island elected officials received bomb threats via email Thursday, according to Greg Paré, director of communications at the Rhode Island State Senate.Senate President Valarie Lawson (D-East Providence) and Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone III (D-Providence, Johnston) were among those who received threats, he confirmed.According to the Boston Globe, the threats were directed at the lawmakers' homes. The Globe also re…

Senate leadership receive ‘hoax’ bomb threats over email

The Rhode Island Senate chamber is seen empty during the legislative recess on Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) The Rhode Island State Police are investigating a series of bomb threats directed toward at least two of the top Democrats in the State Senate. “We are aware of several hoax e-mails that contained bomb threats directed at local officials,” State Police Lt. Col. Robert Creamer said in a statement issued Th…

Rhode Island State Police investigating 'bomb threats' sent top Senate Democrats. What we know.

The state police said other officials throughout New England received similar threats.

Rhode Island State Police investigating bomb threats directed at officials

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police said they were investigating bomb threats that were directed to local officials. Police said the threats were given via “hoax emails.” This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Categories: News, Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Police investigate hoax bomb threats directed toward local officials

Rhode Island State Police said they are investigating multiple hoax emails containing bomb threats on Wednesday.