Assault at SMITHFIELD AVE & ROYAL LITTLE DR on 01/21/2026 3:31 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 01/21/2026 3:31 PM
Description: Assault, Simple. SIMPLE ASSAULT OR BATTERY
Address: SMITHFIELD AVE & ROYAL LITTLE DR, Providence, RI
Case Number: 2026-00005024
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