Sarah Guernelli

Marlborough

Investigative Producer and Multimedia Journalist at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

Investigative Producer and Multimedia Journalist at WLWC-TV (Providence, RI)

Investigative Consumer Reporter & Anchor

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Minifridges recalled after fires cause $360K in property damage

1 week ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Nearly 250,000 minifridges are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The AstroAI minifridges' electrical switch can short circuit. The CPSC has received 70 reports of the minifridges smoking, burning, melting or catching fire. Two of those fires collectively caused more than $360,000 in property damage. The recalled minifridges were sold on Amazon.com and designed to hold 4-liter and 6-liter cans.
RI swimming instructor stresses importance of water safety

1 week ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The official start of summer is fast approaching, which is why swimming instructors are urging everyone to prioritize water safety. Data from the R.I Department of Health revealed there were more than 70 drowning deaths reported between 2018 and 2023. Susan Pascale-Frechette, owner of Pods Swimming in East Providence, told 12 News learning how to swim is the key to preventing drowning deaths. "It's any body of water," she said.
Payday lending reform nears approval at RI State House

1 week ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Payday lending reform is currently on track to clear the R.I. General Assembly, which would lower the interest rate that lenders are allowed to charge borrowers. Rhode Island law currently allows payday lenders to charge far higher interest rates than many banks and credit unions - up to 260% - which is also among the highest allowable rates in the country.
RI woman sent bill for NJ crash she wasn't involved in

1 week ago | wpri.com | Jacqui Gomersall |Sarah Guernelli

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) - Gloria Gabriel was stunned when she got a letter from a rental car company saying she was involved in a crash in New Jersey and had to pay for the damage. But Gabriel, 88, lives in Smithfield and told 12 News that the farthest she travels is to her local senior center. "It takes me eight minutes to get there," she said.
RI, Mass. drivers still being targeted by scam text messages

1 week ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - People around Rhode Island and Massachusetts continue to receive text messages related to unpaid tickets and tolls, but they're not to be believed. The scam, known as "smishing," involves messages that appear to come from the DMV or RMV. Jillian Young from AAA Northeast told 12 News there are red flags to look out for. "A number that starts with a plus sign followed by two digits ...
British national pleads guilty to defrauding homeowners

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A British national accused of scamming homeowners in three states pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges Thursday in Providence as part of a plea agreement. Elijah Gavin, 29, faces a maximum sentence of 70 years in prison and a fine of up to $1.2 million. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Gavin was one of what the FBI calls Conmen Travelers, which are groups of Irish or U.K. nationals who swindle homeowners in a contracting scheme.
Financial expert shares tips for retirement planning

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Retirement comes down to whether a person has enough money saved to replace their income from working. There are several ways to plan for financial freedom, including having a diverse stock portfolio or looking into an IRA. In the video above, Target 12 consumer reporter Sarah Guernelli speaks with Sarah Guernelli ([email protected]) is the consumer investigative reporter for 12 News. Connect with her on Twitter and on Facebook.
WATCH: Financial expert shares tips for retirement planning

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Guernelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Retirement comes down to whether a person has enough money saved to replace their income from working. There are several ways to plan for financial freedom, including having a diverse stock portfolio or looking into an IRA. In the video above, Target 12 consumer reporter Sarah Guernelli speaks with financial expert Donna Sowa-Allard about how to best save for retirement.
Shuttered auction house faces million-dollar comic book lawsuit

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - A Cranston auction house has been tied up in a lawsuit for years after a Canadian comic book collector says thousands of his valuable collectibles seemingly disappeared without fair compensation. In 2020, Bernie Arsenault filed a lawsuit in federal court that names Kevin Bruneau, Travis Landry and Ashle Tortolani from Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers as defendants.
12 Responds helps couple on Rhode Island-Connecticut border keep their insurance

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli |Elizabeth Turley

FOSTER, R.I. (WPRI) - A couple from Foster was on the verge of losing their health insurance because of an address issue with their insurance company. Edwin Fulasz said he received a letter in the mail in February from UnitedHealthcare stating that due to a change in their address, he and his wife would lose health insurance coverage in August. He said he was panicked because he and his wife have health issues. "She was [just] in the hospital for 51 days," he said.