'Debauchery': Block Island residents blast Ballard's
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents and homeowners on Block Island called out Ballard's for the recent brawl, and what they say is continued misconduct. This comes after a fight broke out at…
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Block Island council calls for meeting Thursday following fighting arrests
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will host a meeting Thursday in response to the turmoil that happened Monday. According to the agenda, the council will "discuss and act on incidents that occurred on August 8,…
"It's a little scary but kind of out of our control" Block Island ferry fight unsettles tourists
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Caught on camera Monday, a fight breaking out on board the Block Island ferry. Video going viral on social media showing the fight, and the moment members of the U.S. Coast Guard jumped onboard the boat…
Gov. McKee calls fight on Block Island ferry 'unacceptable'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- One day after a fight broke out on the Block Island Ferry, that sent two person to the hospital, Gov. Dan McKee called the incident unacceptable. "Certainly that was not what we want to see anywhere…
'It's a little scary, but it's out of our control,' says passenger after fight on Block Island ferry
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday's fight on the Block Island ferry has raised security concerns around New Shoreham. "I'd like to think it was an isolated event due to the festival…
Providence man accused of fighting arrested at Ballard's on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said that a Providence man accused of fighting was arrested at Ballard's Beach Resort Monday. The fight happened at about 6:30 p.m. at…
Watch: Timeline of events that led to fight on Block Island ferry
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Here's the timeline of events that unfolded on Block Island on Monday -- leading to the arrest of seven people on the ferry after a…
1 taken to hospital with facial injuries after fight on Block Island ferry
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Narragansett Fire Department said that multiple people were injured and one person was taken to the hospital after a fight broke out at the Block Island Ferry terminal Monday night. The U.S. Coast Guard, Narragansett…
Large police presence at Block Island ferry terminal
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- A large police presence was called to the Block Island ferry terminal in Narragansett Monday night. An ABC 6 News crew arrived before 11 p.m. and saw members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Narragansett police and…
Top candidate to become Block Island's police chief withdraws name from consideration
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The nominee to be the next chief of police for Block Island has withdrawn his candidacy. During a town council meeting Thursday, Town Manager Mary Anne Crawford said Christopher High has took his name out…
Vessels collide north of Block Island, U.S. Coast Guard says
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a collision just north of Block Island Monday morning. The Coast Guard told ABC 6 News that two vessels collided at about 6 a.m. No one from either boat…
Block Island to vote on hiring of new police chief
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will vote on the hiring of a new police chief on Monday. In June, former Chief Matthew Moynihan left his post after the town council voted against funding state troopers…
Former Connecticut trooper recommended to be Block Island's next police chief
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Manager Maryanne Crawford announced a recommendation for a new police chief Thursday. According to public documents, Crawford is nominating retired Connecticut Trooper Christopher High to take the reigns as the island's…
Bar representatives publicly address growing Block Island drinking concerns
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- For the first time this summer, restaurant and business owners joined the town council to address the continued concerns of a drinking culture on Block Island -- especially…
Block Island plans to crackdown on underage drinking at bars
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will meet Monday to discuss plans to crackdown on underage drinking at bars on Block Island. New Shoreham police released a report last week, which said they conducted "compliance checks"…
Block Island businesses busted for serving alcohol to minors
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE)-- The town council Wednesday evening tentatively scheduled a comprehensive meeting for town leaders, liquor licensees, and emergency personnel amidst growing alcohol concerns on the island. A police report obtained…
Block Island officials remain tight-lipped on investigation into alleged sexual assault
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island town leaders did not add further details about an alleged sexual assault that happened on the island on July 4. First Warden Andre Boudreau said they…
Block Island police to give update on alleged sexual assault over 4th of July weekend
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island's interim police chief is set to give an update Monday on an alleged sexual assault that happened over the Fourth of July weekend. During a New Shoreham Town Council meeting last week, Police…
Police investigating alleged sexual assault on Block Island over holiday weekend
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island State Police confirmed they are investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened on Block Island over the holiday weekend. Maj. Laurie Ludovici said the investigation is stemming from an incident that happened…
Rhode Island State Police Capt. Peter Chabot to serve as Block Island's interim police chief
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police Capt. Peter Chabot will be Block Island's interim police chief. The council voted unanimously to appoint Chabot as the interim chief. Chabot will be taking over for Matthew Moynihan, who is…
Block Island to appoint interim police chief on Monday
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will appoint an interim police chief in Monday night's meeting. Former chief, Matthew Moynihan, left post last week to take over as South Kingstown's chief. “South Kingstown is a wonderful…
Beach car permits begin this weekend on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Beach car permits will be available at the New Shoreham Police Department on Sunday. Police said people can complete their applications at the station during hours of operation. All cars will be inspected to make…
McKee says state will pay for troopers to patrol Block Island this summer
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Thursday that the state will pay for two Rhode Island State Police troopers to patrol Block Island this summer. "We are grateful for…
Block Island police chief to leave for South Kingstown post, comes after council shot down funding for troopers
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The chief of police on Block Island is leaving his post less than a week after the town council voted against funding state troopers on the island this summer. Chief Matthew Moynihan is leaving the…
