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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,…
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Providence Public Safety Announces Safety Measures, Road Closures for FIFA World Cup FanZone at Station Park
Providence, RI — In just a few weeks, Providence will welcome the world as Rhode Island hosts a historic “Summer of Soccer” tied to FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium. From June 11 through July 19, the City’s official FIFA sanctioned PVD FanZone at Station Park will serve as a gathering place for fans from around the globe to celebrate…
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Providence Police Seize Over Half a Kilogram of Cocaine and Hundreds of Grams of Fentanyl in Major Multi-Case Crackdown
The Providence Police Department Narcotics Bureau had a highly productive enforcement week, culminating in three significant investigations that dismantled multiple drug distribution operations across Providence and surrounding communities. Over the course of these investigations, detectives seized approximately 473.92 grams of fentanyl, 539.24 grams of cocaine, $8,592 in U.S. currency, and three firearms, along with ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and drug…
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Major Drug Bust in Providence Leads to Seizure of Narcotics, Vehicles, and Over $500K in Assets
The Providence Police Department Narcotics Bureau announced the arrest of Jonathan Garcia, 37, following a months-long investigation into illegal narcotics distribution. Based on evidence obtained over the course of the investigation, detectives secured search and seizure warrants for Garcia, his residence on Horace Street, and his vehicle. On March 19, 2026, members of the Narcotics Bureau executed the search warrants…
