Rhode Island State Medical Examiners Office

03/28/2026

Medicolegal Death Investigator Kerry Burke delivering one of her outstanding presentations to students at Community College of Rhode Island’s Criminal Justice Day 2026. Sharing knowledge, experience, and real-world insight with the next generation of professionals.

03/24/2026

*****S*X OFFENDER NOTIFICATION*****

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION OF LEVEL III S*X OFFENDER

Name: CHRISTOPHER BREEN DOB: 06/02/1974

The Johnston Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RI General Laws §11-37.1-1 et seq., also known as the S*xual Offender Registration and Community Notification Act (the Act). The within-named individual is subject to registration and community notification under the Act, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to provide information to the community upon the individual's release to the community and when the S*x Offender Board of Review determines that release of this information will enhance public safety and protection.

Any community member, establishment, or organization receiving this notice have been so identified because Law Enforcement has determined they are in a location or in close proximity to a location where the within-named individual is likely to be encountered due to the individual's residence, employment, vocation, or otherwise frequently visited location.

For more information visit: https://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=29285402&AgencyID=56404

12/13/2025

newbie starting in July

Rhode Island has hired two new assistant medical examiners who will be coming on board in the coming months, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

12/13/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at the Rhode Island Medical Examiners office 

12/13/2025

Our first annual cookie swap held yesterday at the Rhode Island Medical Examiners office in our new building 

12/09/2025

11/25/2025

North Providence police said they are searching for a 13-year-old boy reported missing.

11/25/2025

11/20/2025

The votes are in — and Pittsburgh International Airport’s own K9 Steeler has officially claimed the title of TSA’s Cutest Canine for 2025!

Steeler, a 2½-year-old Labrador retriever, works alongside his handler, Mark Smith, as an explosives detection canine helping keep travelers safe. Out of 97 nominees nationwide, Steeler’s charm and hard work earned him the top spot in TSA’s annual Cutest Canine Contest after a nail-biting public vote.

Born on Super Bowl Sunday 2023 and named after the Pittsburgh Steelers, this four-legged officer has made quite an impression at PIT. When he’s not keeping our skies safe, Steeler loves fetching tennis balls, tug-of-war, and snacking on jumbo hot dogs.

Congratulations to Steeler, his handler, and all the dedicated K9 teams who work tirelessly to protect travelers every day.

Credit: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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