Cranston police offficer receives medal for March rescue

CRANSTON, R.I. -- A Cranston police officer who rescued a driver from a burning car received the prestigious New England Association of Chiefs of Police Medal of Valor at the organization’s annual banquet in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, Tuesday.Police Officer Brenton Medeiros received the award. The medal of valor is awarded to police officers who show extraordinary heroism. The officer must be fully aware of the imminent threat to his or [...]