PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence man will spend six years behind bars at the ACI for drug trafficking, firearm-related crimes, and possessing a large amount of cocaine, according to a release from R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha. Elvis Hernandez, 47, pleaded no contest to multiple counts of cocaine possession and related firearm charges Tuesday. He received a 13-year sentence, with six years to serve at the ACI. 2 security guards stabbed at Rhode Island Hospital According to court documents, Hernandez was arrested on June 30, 2023, for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute ..read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Four Rhode Islanders were arrested Friday morning for allegedly burglarizing homes in 25 Massachusetts cities and towns over the past six years. Massachusetts State Police and the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office say the four suspects are part of an organized burglary ring with ties to a "violent Providence-based gang." Steven Berdugo, 28, of Providence; Jovan Lemon, 29, of Providence; Paul Lemon, 30, of Warwick; and Paul Miller, 46 of Woonsocket were indicted last week on 95 counts of burglary and breaking-and-entering charges, according to District Attorn ..read more

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado to break down new poll numbers on Rhode Island politicians; then, Providence author Philip Eil discusses his new book "Prescription for Pain." Prefer your Newsmakers on the go? Subscribe to our podcast! Apple | Google Spotify | Stitcher ..read more

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Thousands of people will gather at Goddard Park on Sunday to support the Autism Project's Imagine Walk. It's an exciting event but can be overwhelming for people with sensory issues, including Alex Amedeo who has found another way to support the organization. "There are so many different ways to celebrate those we love," his mother Cristina said. When Alex was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old, he was nonverbal, and then he started with the Autism Project. "By the time he was there for a month, he wasn't crying anymore," she continued. "He started finding friends and ..read more

Our sponsors at Delta Dental want you to show us what’s Behind the Smiles. It's a chance to show off your photography skills and share scenic, fascinating or fun images with the WPRI 12 and FOX Providence audience. Every Friday, the winning photo will be revealed on 12 News This Morning at 6 AM. Here's this week's winner: Winning Photo: April 26, 2024 Submitted by: Carolyn DiFrancesco About this photo: "My granddaughter loves the beach, so on the first warm day, we headed to Sandy Point. It was all smiles the whole time we were there." Camera or device used and photo settings: Subm ..read more

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — We're six months away from spooky season, and Spirit Halloween is ready to give you a thrill right here in Southern New England. The retail store is giving fans the chance to win a stay at one of the nation's most haunted houses — the Lizzie Borden House. The winner will enjoy a private stay at the historic home on Second Street in Fall River, which includes a Ghost Tour and more. Lizzie Borden is accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe inside their home. Sweepstakes participants have until Sunday to comment on their Instagram post to enter. NEXT ..read more

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WPRI) — Work will soon begin on a new high school in Central Falls. A groundbreaking ceremony for the highly-anticipated school will be held at 2 p.m. It will replace the current, nearly 100-year-old school building, in a new location across the city at the corner of Lonsdale and Higginson avenues. Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera previously told 12 News the city is in desperate need of a new building. "When I graduated in 1995 [the high school] was already in bad shape," she said. "It wasn't in good condition, so this is going to mean a lot for our kids." The city secured ..read more

Good morning! Happy Friday! We're off to another cold start with most temperatures around 32, but there are some spots in the 20s again. We'll warm up this afternoon. Looking ahead, we've got a pretty good weekend in front of us. INTERACTIVE RADAR: Live Pinpoint Weather 12 Radar » | | FLIGHT TRACKER | | SOLAR REPORT TODAY After the cold start, afternoon temperatures will get into the upper 50s. Hour by Hour // A close look at the upcoming conditions » We'll still have wall-to-wall sunshine today with a high pressure center right overhead. . | | BEACH AND BOATING FORECASTS TONIGHT It won't ..read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — State lawmakers are once again trying to strengthen Rhode Island's drunk driving laws. The R.I. Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony Thursday from Rhode Islanders whose families have been impacted by drunk driving. "Unfortunately, 21 years ago I was initiated into a club that nobody wants to be apart of," Cathy Andreozzi said. In 2003 Cathy’s daughter, Tori, was hit by a drunk driver and suffered a severe brain injury. Tori passed away in November 2022. "We were fortunate my daughter survived, but she lived just shy of 20 years in pain and uncertainty every day ..read more

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — An Army reservist and friend of the gunman behind Maine’s deadliest mass shooting testified Thursday about his friend's mental decline, describing publicly for the first time the warning he issued a month before the tragedy unfolded. Sean Hodgson texted leaders of his reserve unit six weeks before the shooting that left 18 people dead and 13 wounded, telling them to change the passcode to the gate at their Army Reserve training facility and arm themselves if Robert Card showed up. Hodgson told a panel investigating the mass shooting on Thursday that he issued th ..read more