Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday.

Reactions, condolences and memories from local leaders have been pouring in following the news of the death of "America's Nicest Judge" Frank Caprio.

The pride of Rhode Island spent nearly 40 years on the bench, and cases were filmed in his courtroom for more than two decades.