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State Government Press Releases

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09/13/2024
Starting Tuesday night, September 17 at 10 p.m. and lasting until 11 a.m. Monday morning, September 23, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close a section of Waterfront Drive in East Providence at the I-195 overpass for bridge deck and beam demolition of the old Washington...
09/13/2024
On September 11, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force and the Lincoln Barracks arrested Eduardo Ballista, age 36, 120 Ortoleva Drive, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession with the Intent to Deliver 1 oz – 1 kilogram of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance – Fentanyl; 2)...
09/13/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that starting tonight, it is conducting its fourth rapid bridge installation this summer with the replacement of the I-95 southbound bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The bridge will be completely replaced over...
09/13/2024
On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:20AM, Troopers arrested Zackery Garcia, age 31 of 33 Scranton Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1) Disorderly Conduct and 2) Resisting Arrest. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal and taking custody of Garcia. ...
09/13/2024
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
09/13/2024
At 1:13 AM, Troopers arrested Alisia M. Cabral, age 49, of 533 Douglas Avenue, Apartment 3, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance less than 10 Grams (Fentanyl). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue in the City of Providence.
09/12/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Boone Lake in Exeter. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Recent...
09/12/2024
At 12:30 PM, Troopers arrested Jonathan Winston, age 30, of 1726 Carriage Run CT, Fresno, Texas, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Felony Assault Domestic Strangulation and 2.) Domestic Violence Simple Assault originating out of the Providence Police Department. This arrest was the result...
09/12/2024
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
09/12/2024
At 10:01 AM, Troopers arrested Tina Verria, age 42, of 100 Cottage Grove Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Reckless Driving – First Offense, and 2.) Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a road rage incident and a subsequent motor vehicle accident on Route 95,...