By ARDEN BASTIA Peter Leclerc has been a Cranston police officer for the past 19 years, and this year will be his eighth year participating in the Police Unity Tour, a 300-mile bike ride in honor of those officers killed in the line of duty. The ride more

A spray painting vandal was recently arrested after leaving his mark at Rainone Gym on Mill Street. Joshua Carey, 29, of Providence, was arrested Dec. 30 and charged with vandalism and defacing private property following an more

By ARDEN BASTIA Rhode Island State Police, local law enforcement, and many community members agree that reckless ATV, dirt bike and motorbike riders on public roads are a serious public safety issue, and calls are being made for new action to address the more

ATTEMPTED B&E   Patrolman Thomas Santurri and members of the third watch respond to Burger King at 9 Putnam Ave. on the morning of Oct. 30 for a report of a breaking and entering in … more

It was rather fitting that the parking lot was recently resurfaced, as several people stood outside the Johnston Police Department headquarters at 1651 Atwood Ave. last week emphasizing there would … more

Rhode Island State Police said Tuesday that a Johnston woman was the victim in a fatal crash on Interstate 295 in Smithfield. Lori A. Mollicone, 62, was struck by a vehicle in the center lane of … more

The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments. STOLEN VEHICLE Patrolmen Kevin Lyons and Matthew Parkinson responded to the area of Myrtle Avenue on the morning of Sept. 25 for a more

          Members of the law enforcement and faith communities espoused listening and dialogue Saturday to address racism and social injustice. Hosted … more

By JOHN HOWELL Betty, (that's not her real name because she asked to remain anonymous) considers herself old school when it comes to her finances. She handles her and her mother's business affairs, writing out as many as 30 checks monthly to cover more

The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments. ATTEMPTED B&E Patrolmen Thomas Hayden and Adam Parkinson responded to CVS at 1993 Plainfield St. on the morning of Sept. 25 for a more

The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments. WARRANT Patrolman Anthony G. St. Laurent and members of the first watch responded to Greenville Avenue the morning of Aug. 19 for a more

The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments.   ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON   Patrolman Adam Parkinson … more