PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Rhode Island for the first time this year. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) says the positive mosquito samples were collected in Pawtucket on July 15. The samples tested negative for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus or Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV). … Read more
PAWTUCKET – The official race for Pawtucket’s next mayor got off to an interesting start for first-time candidate Camron Segalla when he attended a Grebien for Mayor campaign event at Burns Manor two weeks ago. Segalla, who announced his run for mayor as Grebien’s opponent on July 16, was eventually asked to leave the premises … Read more
The Apex building in Pawtucket. (WPRI-TV) PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency is moving full steam ahead with plans to breathe new life into the long-dormant Apex building and the vacant storefronts that surround it. The city bought the ziggurat-roofed Apex building for $17.7 million via eminent domain nearly three years ago after negotiations … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of a Central Falls man who shot and killed another man in Pawtucket back in 2020. Jairo Esdel, 25, has been granted a new trial on charges of second-degree murder and the lesser-included offense of voluntary manslaughter. In his appeal, Esdel argued … Read more
Sarah Doiron and Vallery Maravi 2 hours ago PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Brittany Pinkham was driving through Pawtucket early Wednesday morning when she spotted something unusual in the roadway. “From far away it kind of looked like an animal, I won’t lie,” Pinkham recalled. “I was thinking, ‘what’s that?’ But driving closer, I could see … Read more
On The Rhode Show, we find out more about The Pawtucket Animal Shelter. Find out about some of the animals that are up for adoption. Our segment is sponsored by Dogtopia Warwick, a premier dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility on Jefferson Boulevard. Dogtopia believes that DOGS SAVE LIVES. They support the mission of … Read more
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — A Pawtucket man who’s served nearly two years of a life sentence will get a new trial. The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued a ruling on Friday to vacate the conviction of 45-year-old Milton Aponte. Aponte was found guilty in 2022 of first- and second-degree child molestation and simple assault, having … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Pawtucket man is facing charges after he allegedly lied about his criminal record when trying to buy a gun from a licensed dealer, the R.I. Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday. According to court documents, 23-year-old Richard Osoria attempted to buy a gun from Lost Treasures Gun & Coin in June … Read more
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island today announced the settlement of a federal lawsuit against Pawtucket city officials on behalf of five firefighters whose personal lockers at the fire station were searched by police without their knowledge or consent. The conclusion of this lawsuit affirms that the search was unlawful, violating both the … Read more