MANSFIELD, Mass. (WPR) — A Kingston, Massachusetts, man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his roommate in Mansfield more than three years ago. William O'Brien, 25, pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court on Sept. 10 to charges of second... See more
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot late Tuesday night in Fall River. Police told 12 News they responded to the area of Cash and Jencks streets just before 11 p.m. following two separate calls for "service involvin... See more
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Florida man is accused of threatening to kill East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva and his family through a series of emails and social media posts, according to court documents obtained by 12 News. Thomas David Aaron Wazlave... See more
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Leaders in South Kingstown have approved a resolution condemning hate after banners carrying anti-Islam messages were reportedly flown over local beaches last month. During a meeting on Monday night , town councilors passed ... See more
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — A sixth grader in Portsmouth has taken her concerns directly to town leaders, calling for changes to improve pedestrian safety near her school. Hailey Buckell began sixth grade at Portsmouth Middle School just over two weeks ago,... See more
