Woonsocket River Body, Bank Heist, and More | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

A body was found in the Blackstone River in Woonsocket, sparking community concern as details unfold. In Providence, two Santander Bank heist suspects were arrested in New York after prior charges were dropped, complicating the case. A police sergeant accused of assault six years ago has been cleared to return to duty following a panel’s ruling. The school district faces 30 teacher vacancies just before the new school year amid a transition to local control. Meanwhile, Governor Maura Healey signed what she calls the nation’s strongest law to shield residents from ICE enforcement. Listen in…