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Providence Police Seize More Than 2.2 Kilograms of Narcotics and Four Firearms in Three Recent Narcotics Investigations
Providence, RI – Providence Police Narcotics Detectives seized more than 2.2 kilograms of suspected narcotics, four firearms and ammunition during three separate narcotics investigations conducted in recent weeks. The investigations, conducted in the areas of Ontario Street, Dixon Street and Hawkins Street, resulted in multiple arrests and charges involving the alleged possession and distribution of…
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Providence Police Announce Murder Charge in Fatal Stabbing
PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence Police have charged 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred shortly after midnight following an altercation at a Providence lounge. At approximately 12:30 AM, Providence Police patrol officers responded to the area after receiving reports of an altercation in a parking lot. Upon arrival, officers…
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Providence Police Arrest Two; Recover Firearm, Drugs and Items Raising Concerns of Planned Violence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Police arrested two men and recovered a firearm, more than 80 grams of suspected marijuana, and other items following an investigation in the area of Academy Avenue and Kepler Street on September 10, 2026. Providence detectives learned that several individuals would be in that area and in possession of a firearm.…
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Providence Police Maintain Public Safety During Busy Summer Weekend, Seize Four Illegal Firearms
PROVIDENCE, RI – With several large community events taking place across the city on Sunday, July 19, the Providence Police Department deployed personnel throughout Providence to ensure residents and visitors could safely enjoy the day. Officers responded to incidents as they occurred, resulting in multiple arrests, four illegal firearms seized, and a coordinated response that helped restore normal activity in…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Progress on ATV Enforcement and Roger Williams Park Public Safety Initiative
Targeted enforcement, illegal ATV seizures, and overnight road closure pilot reflect coordinated effort to improve safety and quality of life. PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez today announced the results of a targeted public safety initiative in and around Roger Williams Park, highlighting increased enforcement efforts, the seizure of illegal ATVs and dirt bikes, and the launch…
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Providence Police Joint Investigation With RI AG’s Violent Crime Initiative Leads to Major Cocaine Seizure and Multiple Arrests
Providence, RI — A joint narcotics investigation conducted through the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Violent Crime Initiative has resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than four kilograms of suspected cocaine, a firearm, cash, vehicles, and narcotics-related evidence connected to a large-scale drug trafficking operation operating in and around Providence. The investigation,…
