NEWS
Narcotics, money and a firearm confiscated during a recent search warrant arrest of Anthony Rubino at a residence on Lafayette Street.
Police Log
NARCOTICS ARREST On March 11 the Johnston Police Department’s Detective Division executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence on Lafayette Street in Johnston. During the …
DEREK LA FAZIA JR.
La Fazia continues effort to help Rhode Islanders transitioning from homelessness
At just 17 years old, Derek La Fazia, Jr. has already made a significant impact on his community. A lifelong Johnston resident and junior at La Salle Academy, Derek is deeply involved in …
Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.
Mayor Defends Eminent Domain Claim
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. is pushing back against claims that the town’s eminent domain proceedings for a municipal complex to be located on George Waterman Road are aimed at blocking …
FASCIA
Fascia’s Bill Seeks School Buffer Zone for Level 3 Sex Offenders
Freshman Rhode Island House Representative Richard Fascia (District 42 - Johnston/Cranston) introduced his first piece of legislation (H 5925), a bill that would establish a 300-foot buffer …
State Rep. Deborah Fellela
House OKs Fellela Bill Mandating AEDs on Golf Courses
The House of Representatives recently gave its approval to legislation introduced by Rep. Deborah A. Fellela (D-Dist. 43, Johnston) that would mandate automatic external defibrillators on golf …
A Life of Service and Enjoyment
John Guertin Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March of 1968, serving in the Naval Reserves before embarking on a long and distinguished career at the Quonset Point Electric Boat Division of General …