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'Heroism in its purest form': Warwick police captain honored for saving family from fire

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick police officer was honored Wednesday for putting himself in harm's way to save others. For those who know Captain Charles Boisseau, this act of heroism did not come as a surprise. While on his way home from a shift last Saturday night, Boisseau noticed a fire in a trash can outside a neighbor's home on Whispering Pines Drive in Cranston. Boisseau immediately ran to the home, alerting the residents to what was goi…House Fire · United States See the Story

Man Charged in Series of Fall River Church Thefts

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — A man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into a Fall River church on three separate occasions, according to police. Officers were called to Holy Name Church on Hanover Street around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a break-in. A church staff member told police a man had activated the alarm as he left the building and fled toward President Avenue. Police said they found no signs of forced entry, with all doors and…Crime · Fall River See the Story

3 arrested after shooting outside LA Fitness in Cranston

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CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Three people were taken into custody following a shooting at Garden City Center in Cranston Tuesday afternoon. Police blocked off a portion of the LA Fitness parking lot after reports of gunshots. Cranston Police Chief Michael J. Winquist told 12 News a group of three suspects opened fire on a person who was leaving the gym. At least five shots were fired, but no one was hit. Investigators believe the shooting was targete…Cranston · Cranston See the Story

Police Make Arrest in 2024 Taunton Murder

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TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — A Taunton man has been arrested for a deadly shooting that happened more than a year ago. Manny Pina, 26, is charged with the May 2024 murder of Jhonny Lajoie, according to the Bristol Count District Attorney's Office. He's also charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm. Lajoie, 33, was found shot to death inside a shed on Highland Avenue. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint We…Agriculture · Taunton See the Story

East Greenwich selects new superintendent of schools

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EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WPRI) — A new superintendent has been picked for East Greenwich Public Schools. The town's school committee unanimously approved Dr. Thomas Kenworthy for the position during a special meeting Tuesday night. He is replacing Dr. Brian Ricca, who resigned from the job in March. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kenworthy as our next superintendent," School Committee ChairAlyson Powell said. "His track record of leadership, commi…Education · East Greenwich Read Article

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Man Charged in Series of Fall River Church Thefts

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Police Make Arrest in 2024 Taunton Murder

East Greenwich selects new superintendent of schools

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