On November 21st at 12:37 PM, Troopers arrested Bentura Hernandez, age 39, of 7 Loveday Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Sixth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving Without/Expired License, originating out of the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to the Department of Motor Vehicle in the City of Cranston. Hernandez was processed at the Lincoln woods Barracks and turned over to Sixth Division District Court for arraignment.
On November 22nd at 1:45 AM, Troopers arrested Luis Colon, age 31, of 35 Providence Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs First Offense (BAC Unknown) – Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a one car motor vehicle accident on Route 146 North in the area of Twin River Road. Colon was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barrack, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released into the custody of a responsible adult.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov