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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 16, 2018

Unadoptable Dog Now Called Hero K-9 by Rhode Island State Police

“She did not have an off switch,” Inman wrote in a Facebook message. “She was too much dog for most families.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

ATV Driver Tells Rhode Island Officer "You'll Never Catch Me," Plows into Potted Plant

One of the ATV drivers, 25-year-old Ruddy Rodriguez, even pulled up right next to the officers and laughed at them, police said. “You’ll never catch me or stop me!” Rodriguez shouted, according to police. But that’s where Rodriguez was wrong, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2017

Video: RI Officers Shoot, Kill Suspect After Providence Vehicle Pursuit

A dramatic car chase through the heart of Providence, RI, on Thursday morning ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting near the Providence Place mall.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2016

1st Woman Chosen to Lead Rhode Island State Police

Ann Assumpico, a state police captain, was appointed colonel Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo. Assumpico becomes the 13th superintendent of the state police and also becomes the first woman to lead any police agency in Rhode Island.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2016

Video: Man Accused of Killing NC Officer in Custody in Rhode Island

SWAT team members took the man accused of killing a Shelby, NC, police officer into custody early Wednesday morning in Rhode Island.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

Video: Rhode Island Officer Dies in Wrong-Way Crash

Jamestown, RI, police Officer Ryan Bourque had just gotten off the night shift and was driving home early Monday morning when his Dodge Charger was hit by another vehicle head-on.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

Rhode Island Officer Named May 2016 NLEOMF Officer of the Month

For saving both a man from a car fire and a woman from an overdose in the same week, NLEOMF has selected Officer Brenton Medeiros, of the Cranston (RI) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for May 2016.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts Worker Writes ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ on Rhode Island Officer’s Cup

A Providence Police officer went to purchase a coffee on Friday night and his cup had a message from the Dunkin' Donuts employee writen on the cup, "#BlackLivesMattter."

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2015

Rhode Island Sergeant Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month

For rescuing a man from drowning, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Sgt. Philip B. Gingerella Sr. of the Charlestown (R.I.) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for April 2015.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2014

Video: Dozens of Officers Honored in Rhode Island Ceremony

Rhode Island State Police recognized 35 troopers, 8 federal agents, 11 municipal police officers and one civilian for life saving efforts, stopping crimes, and critical responses during a Friday afternoon ceremony in Providence.

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