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Police: Burrillville Man Pointed Gun in Officer's Face

United States · United States

Police: Burrillville Man Pointed Gun in Officer's Face

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

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…See the Story

Nancy L. Burton – Burrillville

Burrillville · Burrillville

Nancy L. Burton – Burrillville

Nancy L. Burton, 78, of Harrisville died, Friday, June 27, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, with family by her side.Read Article

Jesse Smith Library announces Money Mondays

Burrillville · Burrillville

Jesse Smith Library announces Money Mondays

BURRILLVILLE – Young people will have the opportunity to learn about financial topics, like earning, saving, spending, sharing and budgeting, in a way that event organizers say is both meaningful and fun through a new offering at the Jesse M.…Read Article

Burrillville graduates told to create their own legacy

BURRILLVILLE – Seniors at Burrillville High School's commencement ceremonies last Friday reflected on the chapters of their lives that have led them to graduation, and expressed hope for their next chapters.Senior Citizens · Burrillville Read Article

Jesse Smith Library's knitting group lists June meetings

BURRILLVILLE – The Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library’s knitting and crocheting group will meet Thursdays, June 5-26, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., at the library, 100 Tinkham Lane.Burrillville · Burrillville Read Article

Burrillville High honors Class of 2025’s top students

BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville High School has announced Alex Pristawa valedictorian and Emily Cook salutatorian for the Class of 2025, recognizing two students staff say have left a unique mark on their school community.Burrillville · Burrillville See the Story

Inheritance workshop at the Jesse Smith Library

BURRILLVILLE – The Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, will hold an Inheritance Planning Workshop on Thursday, June 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be presented by Bob and Lisa Sherman based on the book…Burrillville · Burrillville Read Article

Council will borrow town funds to fix leaky roof at Callahan Elementary

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council has decided to essentially borrow $2.4 million from the town to repair some holes on the Callahan Elementary School roof, a year before the planned issuance of a $6 million school repair bond.Burrillville · Burrillville Read Article

Nichols Girls Lacrosse Loses in State Catholic Final to St. John the Baptist

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Playing in Monsignor Martin, Nichols was the best team in the league by a wide margin, often dominating their opponents. However, Nichols wasn't as prepared for the aggressive playing style of St. John the Baptist.Catholic Church · Burrillville See the Story

Burrillville council appealing turf field rejection in court

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council voted last week to appeal the Planning Board’s recent rejection of the town’s proposed synthetic turf field at Gledhill Field, setting up a rare legal dispute between two arms of the same municipal government.Burrillville · Burrillville Read Article

Man arraigned following high-speed Burrillville crash

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BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Burrillville man appeared in court Tuesday morning, accused of driving more than 100 mph before losing control and crashing last month. Jake Surprenant, 30, was charged with reckless driving and numerous traffic violations after he allegedly crashed his pickup truck into a utility pole on April 8. BACKGROUND: Man drove 100+ mph before Burrillville crash Multiple Jaws of Life were used to extract Surprenant fr…Burrillville · Burrillville Read Article