Middletown Gun Thief Nabbed: Cops

The Middletown man was wanted on a larceny of a firearm charge, police said.

Middletown Couple Identified As Casualties Of Deadly MA Plane Crash

The single-engine Socata TBM 700 crashed after taking off from New Bedford Airport in Massachusetts Monday morning.

Credit Card Fraudster Captured: Cops

The wanted Newport man was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.

Middletown Police Looking For Hit-And-Run Crash Suspect

Middletown police have asked for the public's help finding a driver who struck a bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday.

MA Man Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting In Middletown

Middletown police say Justin Deprospo, 39, struck an officer with his car in an attempt to evade arrest by DEA agents.

4 People Displaced After Middletown House Fire

Middletown fire officials say the basement sustained moderate damage, while the rest of the house had smoke damage.

Fisherman ID'd After Body Found On Shoreline In Middletown: Reports

Firefighters found the body near Pebble Beach around 6:15 p.m., reports say.

Dolphin Found Dead On Middletown Shoreline: Report

The Newport Buzz blog shared a video​ of the dolphin swimming in shallow water by the shore Sunday, hours before it was found dead.

Police Find Body Of Middletown Teen Boy Reported Missing

Police say they found the body of Owen Cameron, 17, of Middletown​, around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in the woods near Newport State Airport.

Teen Boy Reported Missing In Middletown

Middletown police say Owen Cameron, 17, was last seen around 7 p.m. Saturday, leaving Anthony’s Seafood on Aquidneck Avenu​e.

Middletown Police Looking For Newport Creamery Robbery Suspects

Middletown police say the second-degree robbery happened around 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, at the Newport Creamery on West Main Road.

Middletown Man Sentenced For Strangling Ex-Girlfriend During Break-In

Robert Leeming, 47, kicked his ex-girlfriend through an apartment door, strangled her and threatened to kill her, according to prosecutors.

Police Identity Man Found Dead Inside Middletown Home

Middletown police said they are still working to determine John Edward-Corbett's cause of death and are looking for information.

2023 Storm Season Approaching: Time to “Get Resilient”

Rhode Island FCC Amateur Radio Licensing Class Starts Tuesday, March 7th

Middletown Father, Son Caught With 79 Guns: Police

Jeremy Speck was not legally allowed to buy guns, so his son Xavier Speck bought them for him, Middletown police said.

North Carolina Homicide Suspects Found In Middletown

Tommy Jackson, 23, and Jesse Richardson, 26, were wanted in connection to a Harnett County murder.

Fire Damages Home On Casey Drive In Middletown

The fire may have started in the garage and spread to the main house.

Fire Causes Significant Damage To Home In Middletown

The occupant of the home was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Middletown Woman Identified As Victim in Newport Crash

Katelin Pimental, 19, was killed in a Saturday morning crash on Brenton Rd. in Newport.

Former Middletown Naval Pilot Admits To Child Abuse Charges

A former Navy pilot stationed at the Naval War College in Newport has pleaded guilty to charges of coercion and child pornography.

Middletown Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Disability Fraud

He is accused of fraudulently collecting nearly a quarter of a million dollars in disability benefits.

911 Issue Reported In Middletown

Residents are encouraged to call police and fire departments directly for emergency services until the issue is resolved.

Middletown Street Sweeping Due To Recent Storm

The rain and wind storm on July 14 damaged causeed road damage and excess debris on streets.

Middletown Court Sessions Resume With New Guidelines

Middletown municipal and probate court sessions are being held in the town council chambers.

Former Middletown Detective Sentenced To 18 Months In Jail

Former Lt. Richard Gamache was found guilty on 11 counts of altering computer data to help his girlfriend secure Section 8 housing.

Middletown, Portsmouth Police To Increase Safety Traffic Patrols

Departments will combine on "Operation Safe Summer" to crack down on speeding and reckless operation.

Middletown Police K9 Tex To Receive Protective Vest

Middletown K9 Tex will receive the vest for protection against bullets and stabbings sponsored by Couto Bros. Moving and Storage of Warwick.

Middletown Police Make Arrest In Fatal Hit-And-Run

A 23-year-old Portsmouth man has been charged in last month's hit-and-run death of a Newport bicyclist on West Main Road.

Middletown Seeks More Information On Fatal Hit-And-Run

Police are looking for witnesses to help identify the driver who hit and killed a cyclist on West Main Road on May 22.

Middletown Fire Chief Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the vacant Middletown Fire Chief position is June 5 at 9 a.m.

Middletown Emergency Operation Center Deactivated

Middletown residents should call 911 with all emergencies after the emergency operation center was deactivated.

Middletown Police Seek Witnesses In Fatal Hit-And-Run

Middletown police said they are hoping that drivers in the vicinity of Friday night's hit-and-run step forward.

3 New Firefighters Join Middletown Department

The Middletown Fire Department on Monday swore in three new firefighters at a town hall ceremony.

Coronavirus: Middletown Cancels Municipal, Probate Court Sessions

Middletown canceled municipal court sessions on Tuesday, and all probate court sessions through April 2, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Calls Claiming There's a Problem With Your Social Security Number

Don't be fooled by scammers trying to trick you into providing personal information or money.

Former Middletown Detective Found Guilty Of Altering Records

Richard Gamache was found guilty of deleting a girlfriend's arrest record, classifying her as an informant, to help get a Section 8 voucher.

Middletown Man Charged With Making Bomb Threats At Stop & Shop

Middletown police charged Jacob Tomkus, 19, with making the threats to the Stop & Shop on West Road in November.

Middletown Man Accused Of Filming Women Through Windows

Christopher P. Toppa, 47, was charged with 16 counts of video voyeurism.

Middletown Man Charged With Drug Possession, Resisting Arrest

State Police said the narcotics division charged Christopher Toppa, 47, after executing a search warrant on Sunday.

Middletown Seeks Public Input On New Fire Chief

Amid contentious debate over department's staffing levels, Middletown wants to know what residents want in next fire chief.