Beware of Patriots' Ticket Scams

RI Attorney General Peter Kilmartin warns Patriots' fans of AFC championship ticket scams; official tickets go on sale today at 10 am.

  The AFC Divisional Championship is Sunday evening in Foxborough, and Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is warning Patriots' fans of possible ticket scams.  “With the divisional championship taking place on home turf, these are the hottest tickets in town right now,” said Kilmartin. “The chance to watch the Patriots and Ravens battle it out in an AFC championship rematch is one many New England fans don’t want to miss. However, we are warning Patriots fans: don’t let your enthusiasm for the game cloud your judgment. Whenever there is a demand, scam artists will try to take advantage.”  Before meeting a stranger in a dark parking lot to hand over your hard-earned cash, here are some tips to keep in mind: “All New England fans are hoping …

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St. Andrew's Students Told: 'It Can Wait'

RI officials, including the Attorney General, spread the message about the dangers of texting and driving at St. Andrews' School in Barrington.

Texting while driving: It can wait. Approximately 180 students at St. Andrew’s School in Barrington heard and viewed that message in sometimes shocking detail Wednesday afternoon, Janu. 9.  Delivering that message were several state officials, including RI Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, RIDOT Director Michael Lewis and RI State Police Maj. David Tikoian. Kilmartin, in particular, said: “Is there something so important that it can’t wait?”  Kilmartin said they were visiting St. Andrew’s to emphasize how easily a 10-character or less text message can lead to a tragedy like several of the real life stories documented in “The Last Text” video put together by AT&T for the national “Txtng & Driving…It Can Wait” campaign. A typical text …

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It's 'Don't Text & Drive Day'

RI Attorney General, RIDOT and others to kick off 'Txtng & Drivng...It Can Wait' campaign today, Sept. 19.

Today, Sept. 19, is “National Don’t Text and Drive Day.” In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and AT&T will mark the day by kicking off the “Txtng & Drivng…It Can Wait” public awareness campaign at Cranston High School East. Kilmartin, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, transportation officials, the RI State Police, and others will talk about the dangers of distracted driving and share a documentary on the topic from 9:30 to 10:30 am. After the documentary, students will be asked to sign a pledge that they will not text while driving. 

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Governor's Son Charged by AG

Caleb Chafee, son of Gov. Lincoln Chafee, has been charged with violating the state's social host law after a graduation party that allegedly left woman highly intoxicated.

Caleb Chafee, 18, the son of Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, has been charged with one count of violating the state's social host law, announced the Attorney General's Office Friday. The governor says his son will "accept responsibility" in a statement sent Friday afternoon.  "Underage drinking is a major problem in Rhode Island and across the country," wrote Gov. Lincoln Chafee. "With that in mind, the so-called 'social host' law has been broadly designed to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring and to protect the young people of our state. "Throughout this process, Stephanie and I have taken this matter seriously and have been concerned and disappointed by the details of the event in question, as any parents would be. "…

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Gary Morse

5:57 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012

There is a lot more under RIGL 3-8-11.1 which would have applied to anyone over 21. For some reason, the General Assembly seems to think that you're not really an adult until you officially turn 21. Lucky break for the Chafee's.   more ›

RI AG Warns of Rental Scam

Fake rental properties are being posted on craigslist.org to steal personal information from would-be renters.

The Attorney General's office sent out this information about a scam that could have an impact on you if you are looking to rent a property. As a result of a case of attempted identity theft of ABC reporter Mark Curtis, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is warning consumers in Rhode Island of a serious new scam perpetrated on www.craigslist.org.  As reported by Mark Curtis, scam artists are posting fake rental properties on Craigslist, luring people to provide personal information – including social security numbers and bank account routing and credit card numbers – on false rental agreements. It appears that scam artists are “cloning” properties that are listed for sale from various legitimate real estate services, like MLS, and listing …

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Attorney General's Office Finds Numerous Violations by BCWA

In a 30-page letter, the Attorney General's Office responds to Bristol County Water Authority violations and complaints made by Barrington resident watchdogs.