All articles tagged with #warwick
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
The Hooters restaurant in Warwick, Rhode Island, has closed indefinitely due to the recent collapse of the Washington Bridge. The location had previously reopened in 2020 after being closed for five years due to roof damage from a snowstorm. Nearby Hooters locations in Dedham and Shrewsbury remain open.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Turn to 10
The Hooters restaurant on Airport Road in Warwick, R.I., has closed again, despite its website listing operating hours and a phone number that leads to a non-functional website. A sign in the window attributes the closure to a "bridge collapse." The restaurant had previously closed for five years due to roof damage from severe ice, reopening in 2020.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Turn to 10
A motorcyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash involving an SUV in Warwick, R.I. The suspect, 45-year-old Carrie Lyn White, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including DUI and driving to endanger. The victim is in critical condition but his injuries are not life-threatening. The incident is under investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
A Johnston woman, Carrie Lyn White, was arrested for DUI and other charges after a crash in Warwick that left a motorcyclist critically injured. White allegedly fled the scene but was found nearby with a damaged vehicle. The motorcyclist is being treated for a traumatic head injury.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
Warwick police are investigating a motorcycle crash on West Shore Road that may have been a hit-and-run. The motorcyclist was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries but was alert and conscious. Authorities have located the driver and vehicle involved, and the investigation is ongoing, including whether impairment was a factor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
Police are searching for a driver who crashed a car into Rhode Island Guns & Ammo in Warwick, R.I., early Thursday morning, resulting in the theft of approximately 30 handguns. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting in the investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian pleaded not guilty to leaving the scene of a fender bender at a McDonald's drive-thru, where he allegedly collided with two other cars and then fled. Avedisian, who was driving a RIPTA-issued car at the time, refused to answer questions and was released on $1,000 personal recognizance. The incident has raised concerns about his driving history, and Gov. Dan McKee stated that he will make personnel decisions after hearing more details.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian will be charged with a misdemeanor for leaving the scene of an accident after a fender bender in a McDonald’s drive-thru. Avedisian allegedly rear-ended a car, motioned the other driver to pull over, and then drove off without reporting the crash to the police. This isn't the first time Avedisian's driving has made headlines, as he was involved in another incident in 2022. The Attorney General's office will handle the prosecution due to a conflict with the local solicitor, and RIPTA has confirmed that Avedisian remains an active employee.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
In Warwick, Rhode Island, a 33-year-old man, Seamus Dempsey, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly shooting his 4-year-old son, Liam Dempsey, in a murder-suicide. The incident was reported by the man's wife, who also mentioned her 79-year-old mother-in-law was in the home. The child was a student at the Warwick Early Learning Center, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Turn to 10
A small child was killed in a shooting at a home in Warwick, Rhode Island, with the alleged suspect found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A heavy police presence gathered at the scene, prompting temporary shelter-in-place designations at nearby schools. The incident is still under investigation, and the police have not released further details.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
A heavy police presence was reported outside a home in Warwick, leading to temporary shelter-in-place measures at Lippit Elementary School and Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School, which have since been lifted. All students and staff are safe, and 12 News is on the scene gathering more information.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPRI.com
A man in his late 50s is dead following a domestic disturbance at a home in Warwick, Rhode Island. Police responded to reports of a man with a firearm and surrounded the home for hours. After hearing what they believed to be a gunshot, officers entered the home and discovered the man's body. The exact cause of death is unknown, and there is no active threat to the public at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Jesse Palmer, host of 'The Bachelorette,' reveals that Charity was close to taking Brayden's rose back after he expressed concerns about getting engaged. Palmer also discusses Warwick's lackluster one-on-one date with Charity and the tension caused by the abrupt end of the cocktail party. Despite the drama, Charity ultimately decided to keep Brayden because she believes he can become more comfortable in the environment and potentially propose in the end.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJAR
A driver suspected of driving under the influence caused a head-on crash on Main Ave in Warwick, resulting in significant damage to the front of a car.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPRI.com
Andrew Sanville, one of the suspects accused of letting two dogs loose in Warwick, Rhode Island, was arraigned on charges of animal cruelty, abandonment of animals, improper care of dogs, and failure to vaccinate against rabies. He was ordered held without bail. Sanville and Amanda Bray were arrested after police determined they intentionally let the dogs out over the weekend. The dogs were originally thought to be coyotes and were seen roaming around neighborhoods during the daytime, leading to calls to police from concerned residents.