NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- An officer with the Hartford Connecticut Police Department has been accused of sexual assault stemming from an incident in Block Island. Rhode Island State Police confirmed Justin Damone has been charged with first-degree sexual assault.…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Passengers that were on the Block Island Ferry the night of a large-scale brawl in August of 2022 filed a federal lawsuit against the ferry's owner and a local venue. The passengers are suing Interstate…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Just four months as Block Island's Chief of Police, John Lynch says the island's safety has noticeably improved since last summer. Coming from Wilton, CT,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Seth Magaziner said Wednesday that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation has been awarded nearly $2.6 million for upgrades to Block Island Airport. The lawmakers said the funds will…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. Secretary of Energy visited Rhode Island on Friday to see the nation's first working offshore wind farm. Jennifer Granholm spoke on the success of the…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island Police Chief John Lynch began his new position two weeks ago, but already has several objectives for the upcoming summer. The island dealt with a…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry has canceled all ferries for Friday due to adverse sea conditions. For further updates, visit the Block Island Ferry website.
CUMBERLAND, RI (WLNE) -- A man who was involved in a fight on the Block Island Ferry over the summer was arrested in connection to a shooting in Cumberland. The shooting happened on Oct. 22 at at Club Juventude Lusitana.…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council approved a resolution Thursday to crackdown on excessive drinking on Block Island. The council voted unanimously to pass the resolution which reads in part, "the Town Council and Town of…
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's Supreme Court ruled Friday against the proposed expansion of Champlin's Marina on Block Island. This case dates back to 2003, when an application by Champlin's Marina was submitted to the Coastal Resources Management…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) — The Block Island Ferry canceled its high speed services for Wednesday. In an announcement posted to their website, the ferry company explained that the cancellations were due to adverse sea conditions. Those with high speed ferry…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) — The Block Island Ferry canceled all services for Tuesday. In an announcement posted to their website, the ferry company explained that the cancellations were due to adverse sea conditions. Anyone with a traditional ticket to travel…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE)-- The New Shoreham Town Council Monday said a permit process for large-scale gatherings on the island can expected at the beginning of 2023. After violence and misconduct on the…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry canceled all services for Monday. In an announcement posted to their website, the ferry company explained that the cancellations were due to adverse sea conditions. Anyone with a traditional ticket to…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council is scheduled to provide an update on Ballard's Beach Resort's Coastal Resources Management Council violations. Last week, the CRMC ordered the venue to remove outdoor tiki bars and illegal fencing.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rep. Charlene Lima said Wednesday that she plans to introduce a new bill related to police staffing on Block Island during the next legislative session. The legislation would…
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two men who were arrested earlier this month after the brawls on Block Island are expected in court Wednesday. Both 37-year-old Abdou Njie, of Pawtucket, and 32-year-old Trent Manning, of Providence are scheduled to appear in…
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Three of the men who appeared in court Wednesday for their alleged roles of violence that happened on Block Island earlier this month have lengthy criminal backgrounds. Jacob Dorbor, of Pawtucket, was arrested and charged for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said Wednesday that they've fined a man for fishing in an off-limits zone off Block Island in June. Spokesperson Jay Wegimont said William McLaughlin, III was fined $9,000 for…
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Three men that were arrested after a brawls broke out on Block Island last week plead not guilty to all charges in court. Jacob Dorbor, 30, of Providence,…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- A 38-foot vessel caught fire Friday afternoon near Block Island. The fire happened just before 1 p.m., one nautical mile west of the island. "The fire was initially extinguished by the operator before they were…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Walter "Chip" Anderson has been named Block Island's interim police chief. Anderson will be taking over for Capt. Peter Chabot who has served as the interim chief since late June. Chabot will be returning to…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- New Shoreham officials will hold meetings Thursday to discuss safety following fights on the Block Island Ferry and at Ballard's Beach Club. The Town Council will hear a report from the interim police chief,…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents and homeowners on Block Island called out Ballard's for the recent brawl, and what they say is continued misconduct. This comes after a fight broke out at…
