Crime & Public Safety
Monday, May 4, 2026 · Providence County
Providence Police Arrest Suspect in String of Robberies
Providence Police have arrested a man suspected of carrying out a series of attempted armed robberies across the city Thursday night. The suspect targeted multiple locations including gas stations and convenience stores in what authorities describe as a coordinated crime spree.
Pawtucket Ice Rink Shooting Kills Family Amid Youth Hockey Game
Chaos erupted at Pawtucket's Dennis M. Lynch Arena when a shooter opened fire on family members during a senior day hockey game, killing two and injuring three. The gunman, identified as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, died by suicide after bystanders intervened. Witnesses recount the terror of gunfire ripping through what should have been a celebratory afternoon.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Pawtucket Police Hunt Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of 34-Year-Old Woman
Pawtucket police have issued an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Oldon Louis in the deadly stabbing of a woman on Sterry Street Sunday night. The victim, found with multiple stab wounds, was pronounced dead at the scene amid a frantic search for the suspect whose vehicle was later found abandoned in Providence. Authorities believe the two knew each other, raising questions in this tight-knit Rhode Island community.
Monday, May 4, 2026