What's going on in Woonsocket

23/10/2023

The Blackstone River on a fall day. 🍁🌊🏢🪨🍂🐟

09/08/2023

Casey For Congress RI wins the Woonsocket Democratic Endorsement. Stephen Casey is a firefighter in Woonsocket. Congratulations!

22/06/2023

There have been numerous sightings of a black bear in the east Woonsocket area, last seen at 2419 Diamond Hiill Road. Per DEM, residents just need to stay away from it. You do not need to call 911 if you see it, thank you! (Not actual picture of it)

08/06/2023

1 person seriously injured in Woonsocket shooting

A person was seriously injured in a late-night shooting in Woonsocket Wednesday.The shooting took place around 10:00 p.m. in the area of East School Street and

03/05/2023

2nd man charged in deadly Woonsocket hit-and-run

Police allege the two men ran off after a crash that killed a 39-year-old man.

20/04/2023

We hope she’s ok

08/03/2023

🚨PLEASE SHARE🚨 On 2 Feb 2023, a break in was reported to the Woonsocket Police on Second Ave. The suspect was seen on foot entering the apartment and fleeing with valuables. If you have any information on the suspect in the photo below, you are urged to contact Det. Tom Gormley at 401-762-1467.

27/02/2023

No school tomorrow, Feb. 28th 2023. ❄️💻📚

15/02/2023

Woonsocket multi-family house fire forces 20 out of their homes

Twelve adults and eight children were forced out of their homes after a fire tore through a multi-family house in Woonsocket on Wednesday.

04/02/2023

2 men arrested in major Woonsocket drug bust

Woonsocket police share this photo of a major drug bust, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. WOONSOCKET, RI.. (WLNE) — Two men were arrested in a major drug bust in Woonsocket Thursday, according to authorities. Woonsocket police said Friday that a search warrant was executed at two locations: Mason Street an...

31/01/2023

Jennifer Pamula 38, was taken into police custody and charged with domestic first-degree murder of her 70 year-old Father.

Police have identified the man who was reportedly killed by his own daughter in Woonsocket Monday.

31/01/2023

Man killed in Woonsocket; daughters being questioned

Police are investigating after a 70-year-old man was killed in Woonsocket Monday.

19/01/2023

Battle brews in Woonsocket after 2 residents appointed to same housing seat.

A commissioner seat on the Woonsocket Housing Authority has been in flux for weeks as fallout continues from the mayor's removal and reelection.

06/01/2023

Firefighter 'father figure' Perreault remembered for his life of service

WOONSOCKET — Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt says one can’t adequately put into words the loss of Deputy Fire Chief Roger Perreault Jr.

19/10/2022

3 arrested after stolen car chase with Woonsocket police ends in crash

Woonsocket police shared booking photos of Quincy Rivera (left) and Eddy Rivera (right).WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Two men and a juvenile have been arrested after leading police on a chase that crossed state lines late Tuesday night. Woonsocket police said just after 8 p.m., the city’s flock came...

06/10/2022

Woonsocket City Council votes to remove Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt from office

The Woonsocket City Council voted to remove the Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt from office after a marathon meeting overnight.That meeting continued over two days and

19/09/2022

Woonsocket police said two decomposed bodies were found at the home of former Woonsocket mayor Susan Menard on Monday. Police did not confirm if she is one of the deceased.

Woonsocket police said two bodies were found decomposed at a house on Marian Lane on Monday.According to police, the bodies were taken to a medical examiner.Po