PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- One day after a fight broke out on the Block Island Ferry, that sent two person to the hospital, Gov. Dan McKee called the incident unacceptable. "Certainly that was not what we want to see anywhere…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday's fight on the Block Island ferry has raised security concerns around New Shoreham. "I'd like to think it was an isolated event due to the festival…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said that a Providence man accused of fighting was arrested at Ballard's Beach Resort Monday. The fight happened at about 6:30 p.m. at…
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Here's the timeline of events that unfolded on Block Island on Monday -- leading to the arrest of seven people on the ferry after a…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Narragansett Fire Department said that multiple people were injured and one person was taken to the hospital after a fight broke out at the Block Island Ferry terminal Monday night. The U.S. Coast Guard, Narragansett…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- A large police presence was called to the Block Island ferry terminal in Narragansett Monday night. An ABC 6 News crew arrived before 11 p.m. and saw members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Narragansett police and…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The nominee to be the next chief of police for Block Island has withdrawn his candidacy. During a town council meeting Thursday, Town Manager Mary Anne Crawford said Christopher High has took his name out…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a collision just north of Block Island Monday morning. The Coast Guard told ABC 6 News that two vessels collided at about 6 a.m. No one from either boat…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will vote on the hiring of a new police chief on Monday. In June, former Chief Matthew Moynihan left his post after the town council voted against funding state troopers…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Manager Maryanne Crawford announced a recommendation for a new police chief Thursday. According to public documents, Crawford is nominating retired Connecticut Trooper Christopher High to take the reigns as the island's…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- For the first time this summer, restaurant and business owners joined the town council to address the continued concerns of a drinking culture on Block Island -- especially…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will meet Monday to discuss plans to crackdown on underage drinking at bars on Block Island. New Shoreham police released a report last week, which said they conducted "compliance checks"…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE)-- The town council Wednesday evening tentatively scheduled a comprehensive meeting for town leaders, liquor licensees, and emergency personnel amidst growing alcohol concerns on the island. A police report obtained…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island town leaders did not add further details about an alleged sexual assault that happened on the island on July 4. First Warden Andre Boudreau said they…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island's interim police chief is set to give an update Monday on an alleged sexual assault that happened over the Fourth of July weekend. During a New Shoreham Town Council meeting last week, Police…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island State Police confirmed they are investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened on Block Island over the holiday weekend. Maj. Laurie Ludovici said the investigation is stemming from an incident that happened…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police Capt. Peter Chabot will be Block Island's interim police chief. The council voted unanimously to appoint Chabot as the interim chief. Chabot will be taking over for Matthew Moynihan, who is…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will appoint an interim police chief in Monday night's meeting. Former chief, Matthew Moynihan, left post last week to take over as South Kingstown's chief. “South Kingstown is a wonderful…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Beach car permits will be available at the New Shoreham Police Department on Sunday. Police said people can complete their applications at the station during hours of operation. All cars will be inspected to make…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Thursday that the state will pay for two Rhode Island State Police troopers to patrol Block Island this summer. "We are grateful for…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The chief of police on Block Island is leaving his post less than a week after the town council voted against funding state troopers on the island this summer. Chief Matthew Moynihan is leaving the…
NEW SHOREHAM , R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said Thursday the Mohegan Bluffs staircase on Block Island will be closed to visitors due to repairs starting May 23. The staircase, which is part of the…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council shot down an agreement to have assigned state police patrols on Block Island this summer. The council voted against funding assigned state police…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE)- Due to the Blizzard Warning for Southern New England, the Block Island Ferry and offices will be closed throughout Saturday. Services are eyeing a potential Sunday re-open if travel conditions remain safe on both the mainland…
