Former councilman Matt Reilly admits to violating bail, will remain held at ACI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston councilman Matt Reilly will be held at the ACI after he admitted to violating bail in…
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'You're not the Matt Reilly we know': Cranston police release body cam footage of councilman's arrest
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The mayor of Cranston is calling on Councilman Matt Reilly to step down after he was allegedly found in possession of crack cocaine and fentanyl. Reilly is…
Councilman Matthew Reilly resigns as chairman of Cranston Republican Party, says mayor
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston's Mayor Kenneth Hopkins announced Councilman Matthew Reilly resigned from his position of chairman of the Cranston Republican Party. The mayor made the announcement in his first public comment following Reilly's arrest Monday. "My hope is…
Bruins Get Matt Belesky from Ducks, Acquire Jimmy Hayes in Trade for Reilly Smith, Re-sign Spooner and Smith
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, July 1, that the Bruins have signed forward Matt Beleskey to a five-year contract through the 2019-20 season worth an annual cap figure of...
Former Cranston City Councilor Reilly indicted on child molestation charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly was indicted on multiple charges Friday, including two counts of first-degree child molestation. Additionally, the indictment charges Reilly with two counts of second-degree child molestation, one count of enticement of…
Former councilman Reilly court date moved again
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston councilman Matt Reilly did not appear for his arraignment as scheduled in Providence Superior Court Thursday for a drug possession charge. Reilly's arraignment date was moved to Thursday, Jan. 25, according to online court…
Cranston voters head to the polls to fill embattled councilman Reilly's seat
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston voters will take to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent Ward 6 in the city council. The seat was left open after former Councilman Matthew Reilly resigned both from the council and as…
Cranston approves draft calendar for election to replace Reilly
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Board of Canvassers approved a draft calendar for a special election to replace former Councilman Matthew Reilly. The tentative dates for the Ward 6 elections set…
'His eyes was almost com[ing] out,' says Cranston councilwoman of Reilly's behavior at recent meeting
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Days leading up to the resignation of Cranston Councilman Matthew Reilly, a councilwoman says that Reilly's behavior at a recent meeting was "really weird." "I have to say, he has been behaving very weird toward me…
Reilly resigns from Cranston City Council after drug arrest
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly on Thursday submitted his letter of resignation from Ward 6. "Matt made the right decision to step down so that he can focus his full attention on his well-being and young…
Cranston Democratic Committee asks Reilly to step down as councilor
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A day after Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly stepped down as the chairman of the Cranston Republican Party, the city's Democratic Committee is asking him to resign as councilor. "As a former City Councilwoman, I am…
'Crazy': Councilman Reilly's mother responds to son's drug charge
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Councilman Matthew Reilly's mother was tightlipped about her son's recent drug possession charge. The councilman was found unconscious in his car less than a mile from his Cranston home. Police…
McAvoy Out Six Months After Shoulder Procedure, Grzelcyk & Reilly Also Have Surgery
Boston Bruins Press Release BOSTON – The Boston Bruins have issued the following updates on defensemen Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy and Mike Reilly: Matt Grzelcyk underwent a right shoulder open stabilization procedure by Dr. Tom Holovacs at Massachusetts General Hospital on Friday,…
Bruins Matt Fraser Scores in His First Playoff Game to Ice Overtime Victory
Matt Fraser scored at 1:19 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, tying the Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-2.
Former Cranston city councilor to appear in court on drug charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston city councilor Matt Reilly is expected in court today on charges of possessing less than 10 grams of a controlled substance.…
Former Cranston city councilor back at the ACI from home confinement
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A former City Councilor for city of Cranston is back at the ACI after being on home confinement on drug and child molestation charges. According to the Department of Corrections, Matt Reilly had been on home…
Embattled former city councilman facing drug, child molestation charges given bail
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An embattled former Cranston councilman appeared in court on Wednesday morning for charges on child molestation and drug use behind the wheel. Matthew Reilly was given…
Cranston Republican City Committee endorse Ward 6 candidate
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Republican City Committee said they have endorsed Anthony Melillo in the election to replace the seat left vacant by disgraced former councilor Matt Reilly. Representatives of the party said they were encouraged by Melillo's…
Former Cranston councilor who resigned after drug arrest now faces child sex abuse charges
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Embattled former Cranston Councilman Matthew Reilly is facing new charges relating to an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Reilly was charged and arraigned Thursday with first degree child…
Anthony Melillo announces run for vacant Cranston City Council seat
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Anthony Melillo announced that he will be running for the Cranston City Council Ward Six seat that was left vacant after Matt Reilly resigned last week. Melillo is currently the representative for Ward Six on the…
Charlie McAvoy Nominated for King Clancy Award
The National Hockey League announced today, April 15, the 32 nominees for the 2024-25 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, with Charlie McAvoy as the Bruins' nominee. The Trophy is presented…
UPDATE: Former Cranston city councilor pleads not guilty in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston city councilor Matthew Reilly pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday. Reilly was arraigned on numerous sex charges, including child molestation, enticement of a minor child, and one count of assault. In late June,…
Former Cranston councilor to appear in court
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly will be arraigned in court today. In late June, The Providence County Grand Jury indicted Reilly on upgraded charges of child molestation, one of enticement of a minor child, and…
Democratic candidate Daniel Wall to represent Ward 6 in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Unofficial results released by the Rhode Island Board of Elections says Democratic candidate Daniel Wall won the special election and will represent Ward 6 in Cranston City Council. Wall received a total of 840 votes, followed…
