On May 15, 2024, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested William Sharkey, age 38, of 58 Myrtle Street, Malden, Massachusetts, for Willful Trespass. Mr. Sharkey was processed at Headquarters, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and issued a future Third District Court date.
On May 15,...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close the Cumberland High School pedestrian bridge to all foot traffic on May 20 for a long awaited refresh.
RIDOT's plan is to paint the nine-foot-wide bridge Cumberland High School blue. Prior to painting, RIDOT will power wash the...
Providence, R.I.—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today applications have opened for the individual artist grant program, General Operating Support for Artists, and R.I.'s Teaching Artist Roster, a directory of approved arts educators.
The Teaching Artist Roster is...
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today its recommended grant awards of about $1.089 million to five Rhode Island-based arts and culture organizations. The allotment included $938,825 to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) to support arts programs, services and...
On May 14, 2024, the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Jose M. Fernandes, age 45, of 109 Drew Avenue, Brockton, Massachusetts, for the following: 1) Obstructing a Police Officer; 2) Resisting Arrest; and 3) Willful Trespass. Mr. Fernandes was processed at Headquarters, arraigned in Third District...
At 8:30 PM, Troopers arrested Joseph Kimbrough, age 69, of 117 Gallatin Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for an active Affidavit Arrest Warrant originating out of the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks on the original charge of Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty. The arrest was the...
State of Rhode Island Awarded Federal Disaster Declaration
From Severe Weather in January 2024
Cranston, RI – On May 9, 2024, President Joseph Biden approved Rhode Island's request to include Public Assistance (PA) for the Major Disaster Declaration from the severe storms and flooding event...
At 1:30 PM, Troopers arrested Antonio Barnes, age 51, of 159 Bridgham Street, Apt. #A8, Providence, Rhode Island for Reckless Driving—1st Offense. The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Warwick. Barnes was transported to the Wickford Barracks where he was...
