In Providence, crime news means law enforcement activity, the justice system, public safety incidents and investigations. Reporting follows proceedings through the courts and the actions taken by authorities.
The mall's new policy bars children ages 6 to 16 during school hours unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Live Poll
Should malls be allowed to bar unaccompanied teens under 18 from entering?
A 37-year-old woman faces felony charges after a late-night stabbing on Pinehurst Avenue.
New ownership group brings a K-9 patrol and enhanced monitoring to the Providence mall after taking control in August.
Live Poll
Do you think your city is doing enough to control neighborhood party disturbances?
Officers arrested 30 people during disturbances in the Elmhurst neighborhood, prompting a council call for enforcement action.
Live Poll
Do you support stricter mandatory sentencing for repeat drug offenders?
A federal judge sentenced 47-year-old Luis Martinez to over six years in prison for trafficking firearms and narcotics.
Live Poll
Do you trust that major retailers are doing enough to protect customers from gift card fraud?
Esteban Perez receives three years in prison for a scheme that compromised thousands of charitable gift cards.
Coverage takes in criminal activity, law enforcement operations, court proceedings and public safety policy changes. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where incidents are investigated and prosecuted. Prosecution strategies and the cadence of court appearances define how these matters move through the justice system here. Shifts in police staffing and public safety initiatives remain the most frequent drivers of this reporting.
