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State Government Press Releases

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04/22/2026
On April 21, 2026, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Talamise Perez Santiago, age 22, of 2533 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the Providence Police Department for the following: 1) Felony Assault; and 2) Breaking and...
04/22/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced repairs to leaking joints within the parking garage at Wickford Junction, 1011 Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown, are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 27. To mobilize for the first phase of construction, crews will need to...
04/22/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the North Smithfield JR SR High School Public Water System for a Categorical Exclusion determination for a proposed PFAS Treatment System.
04/22/2026
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:50 AM, Troopers arrested Charles Wheeler, age 55, of 138 Barton Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest warrant for Disorderly Conduct - Indecent Exposure (First Offense). This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and Wheeler...
04/22/2026
At 11:30 AM, Troopers arrested Claudio Liranzo, age 53, of 26 Clyde St, West Warwick, Rhode Island for 1) Obtaining Property by False Pretense > 10,000. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the West Warwick Police Department subsequently locating Liranzo. The subject was...
04/21/2026
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24, 2026 Construction season is back and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), the Rhode Island State Police, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and their many...
04/21/2026
On Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:28 PM, Troopers arrested Justin Duquette, age 20, of 58 Evergreen Drive, Exeter, Rhode Island for an affidavit and arrest warrant for Second Degree Child Molestation originating out of the West Warwick Police Department. The arrest was the result of Troopers...
04/21/2026
At 9:42 PM, Pawtucket Police arrested Ruben Depina Andrade age 20, of 24 Boutwell Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on an affidavit and arrest warrant for Eluding Law Enforcement – 1st Offense. The arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation by Troopers and Pawtucket Police locating Depina...
04/20/2026
On Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM, Troopers arrested Hector A. Rodriguez Taques, age 43, of 850 Broad Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater (Phase I: 0.152%, Phase II: 0.154%) - First Offense, and 2.) Driving without License – 3rd...
04/20/2026
At 2:22 AM, Troopers arrested Sebastian C. Valencia Walles, age 25, of 61 Lilac Street, Apartment 1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of...