https://theworldwatch.com/tags/rhode-island/ Thu 02 Jul 2026 22:08:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616976/providence-police-release-bodycam-after-video-shows-officer-punching-handcuffed-spitt/
Providence police release bodycam after video shows officer punching handcuffed spitting suspect Providence, RI - The Providence Police Department released body-worn camera footage providing new context to a late-April altercation where an officer was filmed punching a handcuffed man. The original video of the incident, which showed an officer throwing a punch at a man in handcuffs, stirred widespread outrage after it was posted online in April. However, that initial footage lacked audio and did not show what led to the physical confrontation. The newly released police bodycam clips include sound and paint a different picture of the events than the angle originally shared on social media, showing that the officer struck the man after being spat on. According to police, the incident occurred in the area of Pembroke Avenue and Eaton Street. Officers responded to the scene following reports that an individual was armed with a knife. Police said the suspect, identified as William Mitchell, began shouting slurs and causing trouble, which eventually led to a scuffle. "Spitting in an officer’s face is not only disrespectful, but it also constitutes an assault and presents legitimate health and safety concerns," the union statement said in part. "The officers responded in a manner that was consistent with their training, department policy, and their obligation to maintain control of the incident." Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez stated that the April altercation remains under internal review. Police also noted that this was not an isolated incident, alleging that Mitchell spat at officers a second time earlier this month. Officials said that second incident occurred on June 7 while Mitchell was being transported to police headquarters following an unrelated alleged assault. Mitchell pleaded no contest to six charges in connection with the April case, including three counts of assault. ]]> Fri 26 Jun 2026 10:41:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616976/providence-police-release-bodycam-after-video-shows-officer-punching-handcuffed-spitt/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614822/kkk-spotted-in-rhode-island/
This disturbing video out of West Warwick is going viral tonight. It shows a person walking down Main St overnight wearing what appears to be a white robe and pointed hood. police are aware and "looking into it." ]]> Wed 29 Apr 2026 14:43:06 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614822/kkk-spotted-in-rhode-island/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611454/three-dead-following-shooting-in-rhode-island/
UPDATE: A man kiIIed his wife and shot at least two of his children at a hockey game in Rhode Island, per Fox News The shooter is deceased along with his wife, but the kids are reportedly hospitalized. Two victims were killed and several were injured from an apparently targeted shooting at an ice skating rink in Rhode Island on Monday, authorities said. Besides the two victims killed, three people who were shot and injured have been taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said. The shooting appears to be a targeted and "family-related," the chief said, describing it as possibly a family dispute. The suspect is dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The FBI added that there's "no imminent threat to public safety." The superintendent of one of the schools playing at the time of the shooting said in a message to parents that all students on the team are safe. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said on social media, "I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved." The gunshots rang out around 2:30 p.m. at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, about 5 miles outside of Providence, according to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves. ]]> Tue 17 Feb 2026 09:03:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611454/three-dead-following-shooting-in-rhode-island/