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State Government Press Releases

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11/21/2024
On November 20, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Christopher Duffy, age 32, of 80 Roland Street, Cumberland, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of a Firearm With an Obliterated Serial Number; and 2) Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons Prohibited. Mr. Duffy was...
11/21/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling approximately 167,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The fresh products have a "use by" date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled...
11/21/2024
At 10:32 AM, Troopers arrested Arthur Mills, age 60, of 71 Ardmore Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and or Drugs – BAC Unknown – First Offense, and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a...
11/21/2024
On November 20th at 2:51 PM, Troopers arrested Reuben Howard, age 26, of 348 Sheridan Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence - Violation of No Contact Order, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, and Domestic Violence – Disorderly Conduct...
11/20/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – Last night, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Rhode Island artist Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon unveiled a new portrait, titled Roger Williams: Trailblazer of Religious Freedom, at a State House ceremony. "Despite his prominent role in our state's founding and history, there...
11/20/2024
On November 19, 2024, members of the RI Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Joseph Neal, age 25, of 41 Lynch Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on the following: 1) Cranston Police Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Extortion, Blackmail, Cyberstalking; and 2) Providence County Sixth District Court...
11/20/2024
As a part of on-going efforts to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about the importance of using antibiotics properly. People should only use antibiotics when they are truly necessary, and antibiotics should be used...
11/20/2024
At 3:58 PM, Troopers arrested Gerard Smith, Age 63, of 25 Smith Avenue, Smithfield, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Hope Valley Barracks. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation by Trooper Carr and a subsequent warrant...
11/20/2024
No arrests to report Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
11/20/2024
On Tuesday November 19th at 11:00 PM, Troopers arrested Antwan Stuckey, age 32, of 150 Stamford Avenue, Apt. 5, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Driving with a Suspended License – 4th & Subsequent Offense, originating out of the Providence Police Department...