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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Sarah Martin was prepared to make French toast for her two children Tuesday morning while hearing about the cruise they went on with their grandparents. "That's not happening anymore," the Warwick resident said. Martin told 12 News their grandmother suffered a heart attack while on the cruise. She said the ship was supposed to return to Miami, Florida, but instead brought them to Mexico. "She was too critical," Martin said…See the Story
RI mom’s kids stuck in Mexico after cruise emergency
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — There was a heavy police presence in the area of T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick Friday night. Rhode Island State Police say that this was the result of a domestic disorderly conduct situation. 12 News crew on the scene observed dozens of police cruisers searching the area. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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Domestic incident results in heavy police presence at T.F. Green
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickA retired Army National Guard officer holds coins, which are awarded to veterans who complete a treatment program, at the Kent County Courthouse in Warwick, Rhode Island on May 13, 2016.AP Photo/Charles KrupaVeteran treatment courts provide comprehensive rehabilitations for convicted veterans.Adult drug treatment courts are struggling to provide comparable support due to lack of resources.The success of adult drug treatment courts depends on gov…See the Story
A key service helping convicted US veterans recover remains dysfunctional for everyone else, but there's a fix
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — To Damon Hareld, being Toll Gate High School's safety coordinator is more than just a job. "These kids are my heart and my everything," Hareld said. "It doesn't matter if I know your kid or not. I'm old school — it takes a village to raise a child and I believe it. Your kid is my kid." "I know what can happen to a kid that goes down the wrong road," he continued. Hareld, who grew up in Providence, knows what its like to go…See the Story
‘He is who he is’: Toll Gate’s safety coordinator helping students stay on track
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Animal Cruelty · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — A woman was charged with animal cruelty after Animal Control responded to a report of two dogs that seemed to be emaciated strays.
Mugshot of 26-year-old Casey Mooney of Coventry. (Courtesy of Coventry Police Department) Officers say the two pit bulls that were found on Helen Drive were severely underweight and suffering from skin infections. The dogs also had hair loss and wounds to their faces and heads. The owner of t…See the Story
Woman accused of animal cruelty toward 2 pit bulls
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — What appears to be a black bear was caught on camera wandering through a yard in Coventry Thursday night. Josh Dominikoski told 12 News when he got the notification that something was spotted on his outdoor cameras, he assumed it would be a house cat.
RELATED: How to be 'bear aware' Dominikoski said he was "incredibly surprised" to see the bear outside his Stuart Drive home. It's the first time he's ever seen one …See the Story
Bear passes through Coventry neighborhood
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Delays are expected on West Shore Road on Thursday due to a water main break. Mayor Frank Picozzi said on social media that traffic will likely be detoured as a result, and residents should seek an alternate route. The mayor called the situation a "very unfortunate occurrence," saying that the forced main was scheduled to be redone beginning this summer. Sewer infrastructure in Warwick had been ignored for a long time, Pi…See the Story
Water main break causes delays in Warwick
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