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North Providence police seek help investigating May 8 disturbance

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a disturbance at North Providence High School on Friday, May 8.

Anyone with video footage of the incident is asked to share it with department investigators. To maintain the integrity of the investigation and privacy of those involved, please do not post the footage publicly, said police.

How to submit the footage:

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• Email

• Flash drive or DVD mailed to The North Providence Police Department

• Come to the station with the video footage and ask for Lt. Ryan Emerson at the complaint desk.

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“Your cooperation is vital to ensuring a thorough and accurate investigation,” said police, thanking the public in advance.

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Police originally said that a man, woman, and a 15-year-old male were arrested after a disturbance in the high school’s parking lot. Saul Rivera, Rosalee Velez, and the teen were all charged with assault.

The incident allegedly stemmed from two juvenile females fighting at Ricci Middle School a week earlier.

Ethan Shorey

Ethan Shorey

Ethan Shorey is the founder and editor of The Local Insider News, a digital media news source centered on the northern Rhode Island area. The president of the Rhode Island Press Association, he has two decades of experience covering stories that matter to people where they live. He and his wife live with their three children in Cumberland. Email news tips to .