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Statement from Councilman Michael Correia Regarding Police Standoff Yesterday
Twelve hours after the Providence City Council met with the Chief of Police regarding crime in the city we found ourselves in the midst of shots fired at a police officer, missing him by inches. The professionalism exhibited by the Providence Police bringing this case...
Statement from Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Arrest of Individual who Shot at Providence Police Officer
Early this morning, my neighbors and I were alerted to a shelter-in-place order due to a domestic abuse situation that led to the assailant firing gunshots at a police officer, and then barricading himself inside a house. I would like to express my gratitude to the...
After Another Weekend of Violent Crime, Council President Igliozzi Calls for Concrete Solutions to Stop Current Crime Wave
Tuesday’s special session of the Providence City Council dedicated to finding solutions to improve public safety. Providence City Council President John Igliozzi offered the following statement regarding another weekend of violent crime incidents in Providence and the...
Statement from Council President John J. Igliozzi Regarding Violence in Providence Last Night
Providence is a great city, with great people. Sadly, last night we experienced more violence and loss of life. We cannot allow violence to define our city. Our residents, business owners, and visitors need to feel safe. I am pledging to dedicate the full resources...
Statement from Council President John J. Igliozzi Recognizing Police on Arrest of Individual in Connection with ATV Attack
On Thursday evening, the Providence Police Department arrested an individual in connection with the shameful attack on an innocent woman by a gang of ATV riders earlier this week. I commend Colonel Hugh Clements and the officers of the Providence Police Department on...
Council President Igliozzi Letter To Governor McKee Requests Assistance From State Police To Help Providence Police Department In Stopping Violent Crime Wave Providence Is Currently Experiencing
Council President Igliozzi Letter To Governor McKee Requests Assistance From State Police To Help Providence Police Department In Stopping Violent Crime Wave Providence Is Currently Experiencing Providence City Council President John Igliozzi has sent the letter below...
Statement from Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Violence in City of Providence
I am appalled by the overwhelming surge of violence that has taken over our city. It has gotten to the point where everyday citizens do not feel safe walking on the street or even driving in their cars. For years, I have been calling on the Mayoral administration and...
Council President to Call a Council Meeting to Address Violence in the City: Statements from Council President Igliozzi and Finance Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan
Council President John J. Igliozzi: "The report of a mother being ripped from her car and attacked by a mob of ATV and dirt bike riders, while her young child was in the car, is deeply disturbing, and yet another example of the completely unacceptable wave of violent...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves Regarding Woman Attacked by ATV Riders This Morning
The terrifying and senseless act of violence that took place this morning is a wake up call to local leaders that we must act immediately to protect the residents of our city. In the past week alone, two innocent young women have been the victims of brutal violence on...
