What's going on in Lincoln

16/02/2023

Convicted child ra**st Richard Gardner arrested in Lincoln

Convicted child ra**st Richard Gardner was arrested Thursday, NBC 10 News has learned.

25/01/2023

One person killed in Lincoln crash

Lincoln police say one person has died following a crash Tuesday night.

13/06/2022

LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is investigating a water incident at Lincoln Woods State Park. Officers told 12 News, the incident involving a j…

03/05/2022

Person dies in rollover crash in Lincoln

A person has died following a rollover crash in Lincoln Tuesday morning, according to the Lincoln Police Department. Police say the crash happened around 8:00 a. m. on Twin River Road near Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino. Responding officers found the vehicle off the side of the road in a wo...

14/12/2021

Thomas Hammond, 54, of Lincoln, was charged in connection to attempting to persuade, entice, induce or coerce a minor to engage in illicit s*xual activity.

A man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to mo**st a child, according to federal prosecutors. Thomas Hammond, 54, of Lincoln, was charged in connection to attempting to persuade, entice, induce or coerce a minor to engage in illicit s*xual activity. Police said that Hammond m...

03/12/2021

An abandoned dog was found on yesterday tied to a tree in Lincoln, near the woods next to Twin River Casino.

If you have any information you are urged to, call the Lincoln Police at 401-333-1111 or Lincoln Animal Control 401-333-0950

30/10/2021

09/10/2021

The set of "Hocus Pocus 2” at Chase Farm Park in Lincoln, R.I. 🧙‍♀️🌾🏠🪜🔮🍁



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21/09/2021

Police investigating crash on Lincoln/Smithfield border. Officers at the scene are armed with rifles.

LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE)- Investigators from the Lincoln, Smithfield, and Rhode Island State Police Departments are on scene of a crash in Lincoln. ABC6 crews on the scene said that one car has driven into a pole on Route 7 near Twin River Road. Officers at the scene are armed with rifles. ABC6 crews ar...

11/09/2021

As we observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, tragedies, let’s remember and reflect. Let’s never forget the many lives lost or that many still carry the burdens of grief, trauma, and illness.

Renee Newell, 37, of Cranston, passenger on American Flight 11.

David and Lynn Angell, of Barrington, passengers on American Airlines Flight 11

Kathy LaBorie, 44, of Providence, United Airlines flight attendant on Flight 175

Mark Charette, 38, of Warwick, worked at World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

Amy Jarret, 28, of North Smithfield, a flight attendant for United Airlines Flight 175.

Shawn Nassaney, 25, of Pawtucket, passenger on United Flight 175.

Carol Bouchard, 43, of Warwick, passenger on American Airlines Flight 11.

James Edward Hayden, 47, of Pawtucket, passenger on United Flight 175

Jessica Sachs, 23, of Warwick, passenger on American Airlines Flight 11.

08/09/2021

Lincoln police captain to be next town administrator

A police captain is the unofficial winner in the race for Lincoln Town Administrator. The Rhode Island Board of Elections reported Tuesday night that Philip Gould received more than 2,700 votes in the special election. Gould would have to step down from his police job. Votes will become official onc...

07/09/2021

Election Day is finally here… Get out and vote Lincoln! 🇺🇸 🗳

30/08/2021

Family of bobcats spotted in Lincoln backyard

A Lincoln woman told NBC 10 News she spotted a family of bobcats in her backyard. The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she saw a mother bobcat and her babies Saturday morning. “They appeared from the woods into the yard,” the woman noted. “The mama was lying around wh...

19/08/2021

This just in....

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Dan McKee is issuing an executive order that masks must be worn in schools starting this school year.

22/07/2021

2 men robbed at gunpoint in Twin River parking lot

Police are searching for a pair of suspects who reportedly robbed two men in the Twin River Casino parking lot early Wednesday morning.

07/07/2021

Will this be helpful or harmful?

Rhode Island becomes the first state in the country to legalize safe drug consumption sites. Will this be helpful or harmful?

01/07/2021

Ribon cutting of the reopening of the Manville bridge.

The bridge in Manville connecting Lincoln and Cumberland reopened today. This bridge is expected to serve our communities for the next century. It will decrease the length of resident’s commute, improve public safety and has ADA approved sidewalks for all pedestrians. Thank you to DOT for the strong design and completing this project on time and under budget.

10/06/2021

Senator Paolino Announces Candidacy for Lincoln Town Administrator

Rhode Island State Senator Thomas J. Paolino has announced his run for the Lincoln Town Administrator’s office. The office was made vacant when Administrator Joe Almond resigned to join the administration of Governor Dan McKee. Paolino is a three-term Republican senator who represents Lincoln, N....

08/06/2021

Fight breaks out Sunday at Lincoln Woods.
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17/03/2021

Republican T. Joseph Almond will become deputy chief of staff in the new administration of Democratic Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee

Republican T. Joseph Almond will become deputy chief of staff in the new administration of Democratic Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee.

19/01/2021

Suspect in Lincoln double murder dies days after arrest

Timothy McQuesten, 49, was arrested Thursday and charged with the murders of Kimberly and Mark Dupre.

15/01/2021

Attorney general: Deaths in Lincoln were double homicide

The state attorney general said Friday that the deaths of a married couple in Lincoln were a double homicide. The attorney general said a suspect identified asTimothy McQuesten was arrested. McQuesten's arraignment was expected in Kent County on Friday. The charge wasn't immediately available. Linco...

14/01/2021

Lincoln police call deaths of man, woman 'suspicious

Lincoln police said a woman was found dead in a home Thursday morning and that an injured man was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, where he died. Police were called to an apartment at 125 Main St. at about 8 a. m. for a report of a disturbance. A state medical examiner's truck and a state police mobi...

01/01/2021

Twelve families displaced following overnight fire in Lincoln

Crews responding to the scene on Spring Street just before 1 a.m. in the Manville section of town found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building.

13/12/2020

BREAKING.... Gov. Raimondo quarantining; Dr. Alexander-Scott tests positive for COVID-19
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https://www.wpri.com/health/coronavirus/dr-alexander-scott-tests-positive-for-covid-raimondo-quarantining/

10/12/2020

What to expect after the “Pause”

If all goes well starting December 21, indoor dining will allowed to have 50% capacity, but there will still be a one household per table limit and bar areas will remain closed. Gyms and sports facilities can reopen beginning Dec. 21 but limited to one person per 150 sq ft.

16/10/2020

Lincoln gym owner s*xually assaulted 4 women several times

Police began investigating Aaron Day, 26, back in September after several members of All Day Physique gym claimed he made unwanted s*xual contact with them.

03/08/2020

New Albion post office opens after 3-year wait

A new post office in the village of Albion will open Monday about three years after the previous one burned down, ending an ongoing inconvenience for residents. NBC 10 began looking into the project last October, by which time residents were completely fed up. They initially thought the post office....

01/07/2020

Lincoln man employed as teacher's assistant faces child s*x charges

Rhode Island State Police said Wednesday that they arrested a Lincoln man on child s*x charges. State police said the man works as a teacher's assistant in Bristol and as a camp counselor in Massachusetts, but they said there is no evidence the charges were connected to either job. Alexander Carlson...

01/07/2020

Rhode Island residents can now select a gender-neutral designation on their driver’s license, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday.