Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on drug trafficking.

The district contacted the Rhode Island State Police, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security last week.

Patrick Pass, 46, was charged with assault on a person over 60 causing personal injury and disorderly conduct.

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A University of Rhode Island (URI) student who allegedly assaulted a police officer at an off-campus party faced a judge Tuesday morning.

Mayor Brett Smiley and Col. Oscar Perez announced more details about the 73rd Providence Police Department Training Academy recruitment process during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.