Providence Police

Update: Jylliana Mcalpine has been located.

PPD Detectives are seeking information related to the whereabouts of a missing 12 year old female, Jylliana Mcalpine. She was last seen on Cranston Street in Providence. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the PPD Youth Service Bureau at (401) 272-3121.

Weather Alert: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Providence until 3:45PM. Heavy rain may occur during the afternoon commute. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🔵 Use caution while driving 🔵 Avoid flooded streets

We are retiring the outdated Port Siren System in favor of WEAS & CodeRED alerts. This modern upgrade: ✅ Delivers real-time emergency notifications directly to cell phones ✅ Provides detailed, multilingual emergency info 🚨 Sign up for CodeRED here: bit.ly/3Uu5vbS

ALERT: The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Providence today through tomorrow. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 100 degrees on Friday. 🌊 Find information about pools, waterparks and emergency cooling centers here: bit.ly/4n5ou9M

CAUTION: Starting at 11AM a Heat Advisory is in place in Providence. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.

Since my first year as mayor, public safety has been my top priority. Our investment in new police academies is delivering real results, and the data speaks for itself. Thank you to the brave men and women of the @ProvidenceRIPD! 🔗 bit.ly/46VxKri

“It’s all a team effort,” said Col. Perez. Read how proactive, intelligence-based policing is making a difference. wpri.com/target-12/crim…

CRIME TRACKER: I looked at the first half of 2025 and compared it to the first 6 months of the last several years, which shows a downward trend of incidents of violent crime in Providence. What Col. Oscar Perez told me he believes is behind it: wpri.com/target-12/crim… @wpri12

ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Providence through Friday. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 100 degrees. Emergency cooling centers are open: bit.ly/4n5ou9M

CAUTION: An Extreme Heat Advisory was issued in the Providence area with heat index temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.

A Flood Watch is in effect in Providence through 4PM today. Heavy rain is expected to continue throughout the day. Please exercise caution while driving and avoid flooded streets.

Weather Alert: A Flood Watch is in effect in Providence with the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🔵 Use caution while driving 🔵 Avoid flooded streets

WEATHER ALERT: A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the Providence area through 8PM tonight. 🌊 For a list of Providence's water parks & emergency cooling centers: bit.ly/44dftCX ☀️ For more information about extreme heat safety: bit.ly/44ehiPV

ALERT: Providence remains in a Heat Advisory through 8PM tonight with heat index temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees. Please exercise extreme caution and follow best heat safety practices. 🔗 For more extreme heat safety tips click here: bit.ly/4nDO1qK

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island until 10 PM EDT

Tomorrow (July 2), traffic changes go into effect for our fireworks celebration. Please plan your route, expect delays and visit bit.ly/448RZjE for full details.

WEATHER ALERT: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for the Providence area through tomorrow. 🌊 For a list of Providence's water parks & emergency cooling centers: bit.ly/44dftCX ☀️ For more information about extreme heat safety: bit.ly/44ehiPV

REMINDER: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place for Providence today and tomorrow. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 110 degrees today and 100 degrees tomorrow. Exercise extreme caution and follow best heat safety practices.

Need to beat the heat? Cooling centers are open across the city. Stop by to stay safe and cool. Find a location near you: providenceri.gov/pema/providenc…