Anthony Vega
ABC6 News Desk
Providence, RI, United States
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Rhode Island lawmakers applaud transparency over Mount Pleasant High School
This is a photo of Mount Pleasant High School in Providence. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — After considering shutting down Mount Pleasant High School, the Department of Education and Providence Public School Department decided Monday night to keep it open. The Department of Education is now working to decide whether to renovate the school or start from scratch. “We thank... → Read More
'When it comes to fighting climate change, I won't take no for an answer,' says Biden while addressing climate crisis in Somerset
President Joe Biden speaks at Brayton Point in Somerset, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (WLNE)SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) — “When it comes to fighting climate change, I won’t take no for an answer,” said President Joe Biden while addressing the climate crisis in Somerset. While visiting Brayton Point Wednesday afternoon, the president called climate change “an emergency and I will look at... → Read More
'It was a lot for this neighborhood': Witnesses react to police chase that ended in Cranston pond
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A police chase led to a crash in Cranston Tuesday with the suspect then hiding in a pond before being arrested. Video shared with ABC 6 News showed the aftermath of that head-on collision just after 5 p.m. on Lakeside Drive. Angelica Acker, a neighbor who witnessed the chase, told ABC 6 this was something out... → Read More
Three juveniles facing arson charges in Richmond tower fire
Richmond Tower Fire (WLNE)RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) — Three juveniles are facing arson charges after a tower fire in Richmond Wednesday. State Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin said the three youth are facing first degree arson charges. McLaughlin said the three were in possession of illegal fireworks. The matter has been referred to Family Court. The fire broke out Wednesday at a... → Read More
Department of Health employee charged with child pornography 'unexpectedly' dies
Rhode Island State Police released this image of Jeffrey Hill. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Rhode Island Department of Health employee, who was charged with child pornography last week, has died. In a letter to Department of Health employees, Dr. James McDonald wrote that Jeffrey Hill unexpectedly passed away. He was 46 years old. McDonald said Hill has was worked... → Read More
Dartmouth police arrest New Bedford man accused of breaking into car
Joaquim Fortes. (Dartmouth Police Department) Dartmouth police said Monday they arrested a New Bedford man accused of breaking into a car last week. Police said they responded to Walsh Street just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday for a report of an active car break. While checking the area, Det. Kyle Costa said they found a man matching the description of Joaquim... → Read More
UPDATE: RI State Police ID victim of fatal crash
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 EAST GREENWICH, R.I (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police are investigating a roll over crash Friday morning that left a man dead... → Read More
State Police investigating serious crash on 295 in Smithfield
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police are investigating after a motorcycle collided with an SUV... → Read More
Search for possible person in water in the Narragansett Bay conc
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) — The United States Coast Guard Northeast conducted a search for a possible person in the water Wednesday mor... → Read More
Auto body shop raided by State Police
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Three men were arrested Monday after Rhode Island State Police... → Read More
Police respond to shooting in Pawtucket
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in his hand in Pawtucket... → Read More
Ponaganset Middle, High School on lockdown after receiving threa
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 NORTH SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) — Ponaganset Middle and High School were put on lockdown... → Read More
Coffee and Cream rebuilding process underway
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Rebuilding has begun for a North Smithfield restaurant... → Read More
UPDATE: Fall River firefighter reunited with dress hat taken fol
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — A Fall River firefighter’s dress hat was snatched after the Newport St. Patrick’s Day parade... → Read More
Taunton Catholic school closing at the end of school year
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Another Catholic school in Southern New England is closing its doors... → Read More
Catholic school in Westerly closing
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — A Catholic school in Westerly will be closing at the end of the school year... → Read More
25 dogs, hundreds of snakes and rats, seized from condemned Smit
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegABC6 SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — More than two dozen dogs have been seized from a condemned home in Smithfield... → Read More
Car drives into Mansfield massage parlor
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Mansfield Police are investigating after a car drove into a building Monday afternoon,.. → Read More
Former boxing champ Vinny Paz arraigned on assault charge
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.com Twitter: @avegaABC6 Reporting by: Scott Cook WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Former boxer Vinny Paz was arrested Thursday... → Read More
Warwick police offering free rides home during St. Patrick’s Day
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6 Twitter: @ABC6 WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Warwick police will be providing free rides home to those taking part in St. Patrick’s Day festivities... → Read More