A fatal two-vehicle crash in Woonsocket resulted in the death of a 71-year-old man and the arrest of 45-year-old Samuel Adams for suspicion of driving under the influence. Two other individuals sustained injuries in the collision. Adams has been charged with driving while under the influence, death resulting, and driving to endanger, death resulting. The investigation is ongoing, and Adams may face additional charges.
Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt has resigned amid a growing scandal over a controversial land deal. The mayor, who has been in office for a decade, cited health concerns as the reason for her abrupt decision. The land deal involved the purchase of five acres of vacant land for $1.1 million, which drew criticism from the City Council. City Council President Christopher Beauchamp has been sworn in as mayor until the next regularly scheduled mayoral election in November 2024.
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is canceling a $1.1 million land deal after Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt's decision to buy the property from a former business associate without City Council approval. The deal drew scrutiny and violated a city charter provision. The city solicitor is in the process of reversing the deal and seeking council approval to transfer the land back to the former owner. The controversy has sparked debate about potential consequences for the mayor and whether federal rules were violated in the use of funds.
A man in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, allegedly shot his wife and then himself, resulting in the man's death and the woman being hospitalized in serious condition. Two other family members, including a 3-year-old child, were present in the home but were unharmed. The incident is under investigation.
A man in Woonsocket is facing a felony assault charge after injuring a teenager in a shootout. The incident occurred on Monday night, and the suspect was arrested on Tuesday. The teenager was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Woonsocket police have identified one suspect, Gerald Ware, involved in a shooting that occurred on Saturday afternoon, where a 13-year-old boy was injured. Ware is facing several charges, including three counts of felony assault, discharging a firearm when committing a crime of violence, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a crime of violence, carrying a pistol or revolver without a license or permit, firing in a compact area, firing across a highway, and disorderly conduct. Police are still looking for the second suspect involved in the incident.
A teenager was injured in a shootout in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The incident involved multiple individuals and resulted in gunfire. Gun violence continues to be a problem in many communities across the United States.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The incident involved two people shooting at each other, with one suspect being hit in the leg and taken into police custody. Police are still searching for the second shooter.
