What's going on in Coventry

27/02/2022

🚨Missing Coventry Man🚨 Please Share

19/09/2021

Coventry boy, 8, praised for alerting family of neighbor's burning home

An 8-year-old Coventry boy is receiving praise for alerting his parents that their neighbor’s home had caught fire on Saturday morning. “I was just watching some YouTube on my tablet and I heard the smoke alarm over here,” the boy, named Nicholas, told NBC 10 hours after the fire o...

14/09/2021

Police: Storage facility worker stole thousands of dollars’ worth of collectables from units

Police have arrested a Coventry man who reportedly stole thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia from several storage units at a facility where he worked.

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.

27/08/2021

Anthony Dicicco, 32 of Coventry authorities say abused his 10-week-old son by squeezing, dropping and swinging the infant has been convicted of second-degree child abuse.

A Rhode Island man who authorities say abused his 10-week-old son by squeezing, dropping and swinging the infant has been convicted of second-degree child abuse. The state attorney general's office said that 32-year-old Anthony Dicicco, of Coventry was found guilty by a judge on Wednesday after a ju...

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.

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?

02/07/2021

The Coventry Police Department is looking your assistance on locating Andrew Gelinas. If you have any information you are urged to call the Coventry Police Dept. at 401-826-1100.

18/06/2021

This is funny and 🎯

Where the cast of ‘My Cousin Vinny’ would live if they were from Rhode Island. 🤣

17/06/2021

🚨PLEASE SHARE🚨 The Coventry Police Department are asking for assistance with a missing person: Kenneth Savard, 66, of Coventry. On June 6th, Kenneth was last seen wearing a white t- shirt and khakis, driving his red Toyota pickup truck. Kenneth’s daily medications and cell phone were left at home. If anyone has any information about Kenneth’s whereabouts the CPD ask you to reach out to dispatch at (401) 826-1100, or directly to Detective Rick Pendola via phone (401) 822-9123 and email, [email protected]

14/04/2021

Coventry man arrested after standoff with police

When officers got in contact with Chapman, he threatened to kill family members with a gun and was willing to be killed by police before leaving the home, police said.

30/01/2021

NBC 10 I-Team: Water in Coventry pond drops, residents suspicious

With 659 acres and 17 miles of shoreline, Coventry residents and seasonal guests will tell you there's nothing like a summer on Johnson's Pond. "People use the pond for recreation, boating, fishing, swimming," said resident Marc Lemoi. "This is a lifestyle. We have concerts on the pond in the summer...

16/01/2021

David Pancarowicz, 61 of Warwick is charged with several counts of animal cruelty for neglecting a dozen animals in Coventry.

A Warwick man is facing several counts of animal cruelty for neglecting a dozen animals in Coventry, according to a joint statement the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Coventry Police Department released Friday afternoon. David Pancarowicz, 61, surrendered to au...

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/

18/10/2020

🚨Please Share🚨 MISSING COVENTRY GIRL
Alexis Ciolfi is a 15 year old white female, approximately 5’4” tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds, with brown eyes and straight brown hair. The Coventry Police Dept. are looking for your help on locating a missing juvenile.

“On Saturday, 10/17/20 at approximately 7:00 PM, Alexis Ciolfi walked away from her residence in Coventry. She left the residence without taking any of her belongings or informing anyone at the residence she was leaving. Alexis has not been seen or heard from since 10/17/20 at approximately 9pm. She was last seen wearing black ripped pants and a white and black checkered shirt. Anyone with any information regarding Alexis’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Rich Pendola at 401-822-9123 or email [email protected]”

01/07/2020

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

20/05/2020

RI Gov. Raimondo unveils new contact tracing mobile app 'Crush COVID RI'

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced the launch of a new app aimed at helping state officials track and stop the spread of coronavirus at a press conference held Monday in Providence.

13/05/2020

Coventry police arrest West Warwick woman accused of arson at Walmart
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Coventry Police Facebook posting: “Coventry, RI - Logan Barboza, 22 years old, of 5 Setian Lane, West Warwick, RI, was arrested and charged on 5/12/20 with First Degree Arson, after having set several towels on fire inside the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Coventry, while it was occupied with shoppers on 5/8/20.

The Coventry Fire Department, along with the Coventry Police Department, responded to Wal-Mart for a reported fire inside the store on 5/8/20, just before 2:00 PM. Once on scene, first responders began gathering information and opened an investigation due to the suspicious nature of the incident. The Coventry Police Detective Division, as well as the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to the scene to investigate. Coventry Police Detectives reviewed video surveillance provided by Wal-Mart and later released information to the public in an attempt to identify the unknown suspect.

Logan Barboza was processed at Coventry Police HQ and subsequently released, pending her formal arraignment at 3rd District Court in Warwick at a later date.

The Coventry Police Department would like to thank the members of the public who were courageous enough to help extinguish the fire, averting any tragic outcome; as well as those who came forward with tips during this investigation.”

06/05/2020

To our real superhero nurses, Happy National Nurses Day! 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👨🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️
Thank you for all your help, support, and compassion, durning this time of need and always.

23/04/2020

Rhode Island Department of Health Covid-19 data tracker 4/23. Rhode Island has 412 New Cases, 8 new fatalities bringing the total to 189 and 6,256 total cases.

23/04/2020

Gov. Gina Raimondo plans to announce today that Rhode Island schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year.
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https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200423/ri-schools-to-remain-closed-for-remainder-of-academic-year

23/04/2020

94-year-old nursing home resident leaves Kent Hospital as a COVID-19 survivor

A 94-year-old nursing home resident left Kent Hospital as a COVID-19 survivor, spreading hope to healthcare workers and families. Fannie has been a resident at Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry since 2019. “She had been known to us for a while because she has some rehab stays, but when she needed...

12/04/2020

National Grid says possible power outages for up to 72 hours amid upcoming storm.

National Grid has been preparing for a powerful storm heading towards New England starting Monday morning. Heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and high gusts across Massachusetts and Rhode Island are expected. According to National Grid, the storm will start after 8 a. m. and continue until 8 p. m. Th...

08/04/2020

To our Neighbors and Friends. Chag Pesach Samech!

From everyone at What’s going on in Rhode Island.

30/03/2020

Good Morning, Rhode Island! This is your week to step up, if you don’t have to go out, stay home.

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18/03/2020

🚨BREAKING🚨Gov Raimondo confirms there are 33 cases of Covid-19 in Rhode Island. The number of cases jumps from 23 to 33 within 24 hours.

14/03/2020

Car stolen out of Coventry found in Westport; two people arrested

The Westport Police Department said an officer on patrol noticed the vehicle in the area of Drift Road and, when he looked up the vehicle’s registration, learned it was reported stolen.

11/03/2020

🔴THIS JUST IN🔴 Dunkin Donuts Center and Convention Center Postpones All Events For The Next 2 Weeks.
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http://www.dunkindonutscenter.com/news/detail/covid-19-update

11/03/2020

Gov. Raimondo urges to avoid crowds of 250 or more for the next two weeks. Shouldn’t this mean avoiding the DMV, Courtrooms, Schools, Malls or Casinos?

09/03/2020

🚨Breaking News🚨Gov. Gina Raimondo announces a State of Emergency in Rhode Island due to coronavirus.