Melanie DaSilva
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Police investigating New Bedford deadly shooting
A homicide investigation is underway in New Bedford, police confirm. → Read More
Fire breaks out at Pawtucket apartment
Officials say the flames started around 1:30 a.m. in a vacant unit. → Read More
Crews respond to serious Freetown crash
The crash occurred around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday on Route 140 North and there are serious injuries, according to the MassDOT. → Read More
Police looking for driver who struck, killed cyclist near RI border
Police say the vehicle involved is described as a dark grey Toyota SUV. → Read More
Police respond to report of shots fired in Providence
An investigation is underway following a report of shots fired in Providence overnight. → Read More
Man charged in Pawtucket shooting
Police say a vehicle was shot at Saturday night in the area of Bullock and Harrison streets. → Read More
Former Patriots star charged after fight at California restaurant
Willie McGinest is facing two felony charges for his alleged role in a December brawl at a California restaurant. → Read More
Pawtucket school reopens following pipe bursts
For the first time in a month, students from Henry J. Winters Elementary School will be back in the classroom on Friday. → Read More
LIVE: Feds announce health care fraud investigation in RI, MA
The investigation is said to involve an addiction treatment chain and a rapid response program to help patients being treated for opioid use disorder. → Read More
Car hits pole, pedestrian in Providence
Police say the driver suffered a medical emergency. → Read More
Providence police investigating deadly weekend shooting
Major David Lapatin told 12 News a 24-year-old man died after he was shot several times. → Read More
Local fan’s story brings Olympian Mary Lou Retton to tears
Lisa Keswick is a former gymnast who was on her way to the top until she suffered third-degree burns as a child. → Read More
Route 79 permanently closes in Fall River
If you’re driving through Fall River you may see a new traffic pattern. → Read More
Crews respond to Cranston house fire
A fire broke out at a home in Cranston early Friday morning. → Read More
Citizens Bank says customer account issue has been resolved
A number of customers reached out to 12 News on Wednesday, complaining about large sums of money missing from their accounts. → Read More
Man charged in Fall River bank robbery
The Rockland Trust Bank on Robeson Street was robbed Tuesday morning, according to police. → Read More
1 dead after East Greenwich crash
The head-on collision happened around 1 p.m. on Post Road near Old Forge Road, according to police. → Read More
Spencer the Boston Marathon dog dies after battle with cancer
One of the biggest fans at the Boston Marathon has officially crossed his own finish line. → Read More
1 injured after car crashes into Providence home
Police are looking into what caused a car to slam into a home in Providence Tuesday night. → Read More
Fire breaks out at multi-family home in Providence
Crews had to cut a hole in the roof of the Smith Street home to control the smoke and ventilation. → Read More