Police: Burrillville Man Pointed Gun in Officer's Face

Police: Burrillville man pointed gun in officer's face

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Burrillville man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a loaded gun at police officers Thursday morning. Police said three officers responded just after 8:30 a.m. to a report of gunshots at a home on Tarkiln Road. Nicholas Smith, 40, answered the door and immediately confronted the first officer he saw and pointed a 9mm handgun within inches of her face, according to police. The officer pushed Smith's…

Police: Heavily intoxicated Burrillville man points gun at officer's face

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Burrillville man is under arrest after town police said he pointed a loaded gun inches away from an officer’s face while intoxicated Thursday morning. Nicholas Smith, 40, will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, discharging a firearm within a compact area, simple assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. According to Burrillville Police Department Chief Co…

Burrillville police arrest man who threatened police

BURRILLVILLE – Police arrested a man they said aimed a gun at a police officer Thursday morning.