James Harrison’s story does not stir sympathy.
The Johnston man was accused of peeping through a young neighbor’s window in May. The next morning he allegedly killed his mother and a …
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By RORY SCHULER
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12/6/23
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Early Monday morning, Johnston Police spotted a vehicle wanted in connection to a Providence shooting. According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, they chased the vehicle; the occupants …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/30/23
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Look both ways and say a Hail Mary.
Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst.
Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/16/23
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Trunk or treat!
The air was filled with Halloween spirit — and spirits — for two hours Monday night during the Johnston Police Department’s third annual Trunk or Treat event, …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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11/2/23
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A Cranston man has been arrested and charged following the “accidental” shooting of his four-year-old son, according to Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael J. Winquist.
The child was …
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11/1/23
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Johnston Police and the state's Violent Fugitive Task Force made an arrest in last Wednesday’s shooting at City Limit Auto Sales on Hartford Avenue.
“Our main objective is to protect …
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By RORY SCHULER
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10/17/23
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Joe Razza was a runner.
Daily, the town native could be spotted dashing up and down the hills of Johnston while off-duty.
The former Johnston police chief stepped down last year as his health declined rapidly and unexpectedly. On Friday, Sept. 29 — following the announcement of his death — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee ordered the state’s flags lowered in honor of the late Joseph P. Razza.
He was 54 years old.
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/29/23
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Two Johnston High School students were arrested last week following an assault on the school’s police department-assigned Resource Officer.
Around 10 a.m., Thursday, Johnston Police …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/27/23
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UPDATE: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. The vehicle, pictured here, was taken from the victim’s driveway on Capri Drive around 2:30 a.m. on …
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Johnston Sun Rise Staff Reports
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9/18/23
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Add another $14,000 to the more than $500,000 the Johnston Association of Firefighters Local 1950 has collected since 1970 for the highly acclaimed Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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By PETE FONTAINE
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9/18/23
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The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now.
Just accelerate and pray?
Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary.
Drive …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/14/23
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies.
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9/7/23
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A dog-walker’s poop-bag fastball landed a Johnston man in police custody.
Around 8:50 p.m., Aug. 6, Johnston Police Sgt. Arthur Petteruti responded to the area of 456 Greenville Avenue in …
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Sun Rise Staff Reports
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9/7/23
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Johnston’s mayor has called on Gov. Dan McKee to make a “disaster declaration” in Johnston to help residents rebuild after the Aug. 18 tornado .
McKee’s administration …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/30/23
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The spinning winds struck Johnston where the town buries its dead and the neighborhoods where the residents live their lives.
Dashcam footage shows a twister crossing Interstate 295.
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/18/23
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The Johnston Police Department was appreciative of the enthusiastic participation, turnout, and support of their highly successful National Night Out 2023, which was held at Johnston War Memorial …
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By TIM FORSBERG/Special to the Sun Rise
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8/4/23
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A pair of Johnston car dealerships along Hartford Avenue have reached an agreement with state prosecutors following an alleged violation of consumer protection laws.
Rhode Island Attorney …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/3/23
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Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million-dollar collectible theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate.
Rhode Island Attorney …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/3/23
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On June 14, at JFK International Airport in New York, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspected and seized a package shipped from China and destined for a Johnston address.
“Upon …
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By RORY SCHULER
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7/13/23
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UPDATED: In March 2022, a Cranston man was sentenced to attend Batterers Intervention two months after he allegedly killed his wife.
Johnston Police responded to an early morning call on George Waterman …
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By RORY SCHULER
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7/13/23
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