Rhode Island - Page 9

August 12

ICE official describes the 'BAD ACTORS' the agency is 'going after'

Acting I.C.E. director Todd Lyons weighs in on the agency reportedly setting a new detention record this week and addresses whether Rhode Island police 'cooperated' with the arrest of an alleged sex offender on 'America Reports.'

August 11

DHS official argues Rhode Island is 'putting their own people in danger'

DHS Public Affairs assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin claims Rhode Island 'refused' to honor a detainer for an illegal migrant on 'America Reports.'

August 9

ICE arrests illegal immigrant charged with child sex crimes after his release by local police despite detainer

ICE arrested an illegal immigrant from Guatemala after Rhode Island police released him despite child sex crime charges and an active immigration detainer.

July 14

Progressive Dem rep faces backlash for calling ICE 'Nazi thugs' while defending MS-13 gang member

Progressive lawmaker sparks controversy by condemning ICE as 'thugs' after they apprehended an MS-13 member with fentanyl charges who was released despite an immigration detainer.

July 9

Rhode Island man charged for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, other administration officials

FBI investigation leads to charges against a 37-year-old man who allegedly admitted to posting threats targeting Trump and officials on Truth Social.

July 4

America's oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic tradition

Bristol, Rhode Island celebrates its 240th anniversary of America's oldest Independence Day parade, featuring a town crier, float contests, and visiting Navy ship USS Billings.

June 27

Providence City Council approves mailers teaching residents how to resist ICE operations

Rhode Island's capital city distributes bilingual cards advising residents on immigration enforcement, noting immigrants have been vital to Providence for centuries.

June 20

Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years

The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.

June 17

Human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion identified

Human remains found near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion identified as Eric Wein of Massachusetts, with police concluding no foul play despite social media serial killer speculation.

June 5

New England serial killer fears stoked by 13th body found in small town

The body of 21-year-old Adriana Suazo found in Milton, Massachusetts becomes the 13th unexplained death across New England since March 2025.