Anita Baffoni

Rhode Island

Assignment Manager at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

Assignment Manager at WLWC-TV (Providence, RI)

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Foulkes' time leading CVS drugstores under the microscope in new US opioid lawsuit

Dec 18, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The federal lawsuit against CVS Health unsealed on Wednesday could reshape the state's next race for governor, as one of the players involved is a leading candidate for the job. The civil complaint filed by Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha alleges CVS executives turned a blind eye as the opioid crisis worsened, allowing illegal prescriptions to be filled and mismanaging the company's chain of retail pharmacies.
Former RI Lt. Gov. Thomas DiLuglio dies at 93

Dec 18, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Former Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Thomas DiLuglio has died at age 93. His death was confirmed by former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino Jr., a longtime friend. Born in 1931, DiLuglio (pronounced "dih-LOOL-io") grew up in Providence and graduated from Classical High School. He went on to Brown University, where he was a track star, then earned a law degree from Boston University.
4 rushed to hospital after Attleboro duplex fire

Jul 21, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

ATTLEBORO, Mass (WPRI) - Four people were rushed to the hospital after a duplex fire broke out in Attleboro on Sunday morning. Crews were on the scene around 9:13 a.m. after getting a call about a house fire on Mendon Road, according to the fire chief. Two people were in that home during this fire and were rescued by two police officers in the area who first responded, the chief said. Firefighters contained the flames to two rooms.
Fire damages duplex in Attleboro

Jul 21, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

ATTLEBORO, Mass (WPRI) - A fire heavily damaged a duplex on Mendon Road in Attleboro Sunday morning. Around 9 a.m., the fire department arrived at the home to find flames coming out of the second floor. 12 News cameras captured firefighters going on the roof to put out the fire. The fire chief says one side of the duplex was damaged. Two people were taken to the hospital for observation. The cause is under investigation.
Overturned tanker truck clean up continues in Providence

Jul 21, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) - An estimated 2,500 gallons of gasoline spilled out of a fuel tanker truck that tipped over on an on-ramp to I-95 Saturday. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) says the truck was removed from the on-ramp around 5 a.m. Sunday after the remainder of the gasoline was removed. The ramp has since reopened.
Attleboro man dies after jet ski overturned in pond

Jul 21, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

RUTLAND, Mass (WPRI) - A 46-year-old Attleboro man has died after his jet ski overturned in a Massachusetts pond Saturday. The Rutland Police Department says they were called to Turkey Hill Pond around 4:30 p.m. after the operator of the jet ski had not resurfaced after the jet ski turned over in the water. Witnesses told people the man appeared to be in distress before going under. A dive team, several local fire departments and the Massachusetts State Police assisted in the search.
Questions remain around police response to Taunton mayor's home

Jul 21, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

TAUNTON, Mass (WPRI) - The Taunton Police Department is refusing to release information about what occurred at Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's home early Saturday morning. On Saturday afternoon, O'Connell acknowledged police were called during an argument between her and her husband. When asked Sunday morning for additional details, 12 News was told by police there is no information to release.
One person shot on Phenix Ave in Cranston

Jul 21, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - Police say a local restaurant is temporarily closed as they investigate a shooting there that left one person hospitalized. Police were working a detail outside a restaurant on Phenix Avenue around midnight when they say a shooting happened within arms reach of officers. The business, 39 West, had a large tent outside the restaurant during their event. Maj.
Draft report: I-195 Washington Bridge needs major repairs or ‘full bridge replacement’

Feb 22, 2024 | wpri.com | Ted Nesi |Tim White |Eli Sherman |Anita Baffoni

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A draft report on the fate of the Washington Bridge warns Rhode Island officials they need to either make major repairs to the structure or replace it entirely, according to a copy obtained by Target 12.
Providence teacher resigns after misconduct allegations

Jan 19, 2024 | wpri.com | Anita Baffoni |Alexandra Leslie

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are investigating recent claims of teacher misconduct at a Providence performing arts school. The teacher has since resigned, Target 12 has learned. 12 News cameras were there as Providence Police were called to Trinity Academy for Performing Arts on Friday morning. Providence police Maj.