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'Ruthless' reputed mobster dies at 88 - Providence Eyewitness News
He had hands like cement blocks," said one longtime mob investigator who asked not to be identified. "The name 'Rudy Sciarra' struck fear in people." Sciarra's wake will be held at the Pennine Funeral Home on Federal Hill in Providence from 1-5 pm on ...
Target 12: Tracking a Con Man - Providence Eyewitness News
The owner, who asked to remain anonymous for this report, said Millette – who used his real name – eventually scammed him of a substantial amount of money. He declined to say how much, but he brought the case to the police. New Hampshire authorities ...
Man steals car with woman, child inside - Providence Eyewitness News
But, did not want to be identified. "He got inside the car, and was just driving like crazy." Police are looking for a black vehicle, although they could not confirm the make and model, but is either an SUV or a truck, possibly with Illinois license ...
Receiver to make financial announcement - Providence Eyewitness News
The next round of pension payments to retirees in late August and early September will be reduced significantly; 42 pensions will be cut by half, while 29 won't be lowered, an administration official said. "None of us blame the retirees for this ...
Providence to lose anti-terror funding - Providence Eyewitness News
Officials have asked to remain anonymous, since the cuts have yet to be announced. The Urban Area Security Initiative was launched in 2003, in response to security measures taken after the September 11 attacks. The security department says it has lost ...
275 violent offenders to get out early - Providence Eyewitness News
"It was a brutal murder," says a neighbor who asked to remain anonymous. "It was terrible." Witherspoon pleaded no contest and was punished with 27 years to serve. But since the cell doors closed on him the first time, he's picked up 2752 days of ...
Col. Doherty to announce Congress run - Providence Eyewitness News
Brendan Doherty plans to run against Congressman David Cicilline next year, a source close to the campaign tells Eyewitness News. Doherty is scheduled to make the official announcement at a press conference on Thursday at 3:30 pm, spokesman Dante ...
Fallout from 'Dirty Little Secret' - Providence Eyewitness News
A business owner in the area, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the spa "disappeared" over a weekend. He said the business, ...
Secrets of Bonded Vault heist revealed - Providence Eyewitness News
According to a retired FBI agent who spoke on the condition of anonymity, Patriarca employed a Providence jewelry company executive as a fence. ...
Violent weekend in Providence - Providence Eyewitness News
A resident, who did not want to be identified, tells Eyewitness News he heard the gunfire, then went outside to find the victim on the ground in front of ...
Seekonk woman foils breakin attempt - Providence Eyewitness News
The victim, who did not want to be identified, says she first noticed a flashlight shining into her Briarwood Drive home around 2:30 am Saturday. ...
Store owner feared death during robbery - Providence Eyewitness News
The woman, who did not want to be identified, had just recently purchased The Jehan Dra Market on Stafford Road. She told police that on Saturday evening a ...
RI woman scammed by e-Bay look-a-like - Providence Eyewitness News
An East Providence woman, who did not want to be identified, was scammed out of thousands of dollars. She was fooled by a very savvy, very real looking ...
Dangerous Games: Illegal Street Racing - Providence Eyewitness News
He asked not to be identified. He said dozens of "modified" cars were there when rescue personnel arrived. It was clear, he said, there was a race that ...