The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is high risk to health...
On July 7, 2025, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Jung Nam, age 34, of 36 Foskett Street, Apt 2, Somerville, Massachusetts, for the following: 1) Indecent Solicitation of a Child; and 2) Resisting Arrest. Mr. Nam was transported to the...
Between mid-July and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on four dates.
"Along with getting in the shade and using a broad-spectrum...
On Monday, July 7, 2025, at 3:14 PM, Troopers arrested Lionel Lugo, age 42, of 35 Salmon Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Without Consent of Owner and 2.) Driving With a Suspended License- Fourth + Offense. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a BOLO from the...
ARREST: 2025-121671 LOCATION: BRISTOL
At 10:15 AM, Troopers arrested Keith Tavares, age 37, of 41 Belvedere Drive, Bristol, Rhode Island for 1.) Bank Fraud, 2.) Check Kiting, and 3.) Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation...
ARREST: 2025-126185 LOCATION: JAMESTOWN
At 10:24 PM, Troopers arrested Richard Ferreira, age 34, of 44 Oak Street, South Kingstown, RI 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 –...
On Thursday night, July 10, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will begin making numerous minor traffic changes as part of the ongoing I-95 15 Bridges project, affecting different sections of I-95 and Route 10 between Warwick and Providence.
No highway lanes, ramps or exits...
On Friday night, July 11, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will change the traffic pattern on Route 99 South where it passes over Route 146 in North Smithfield. RIDOT is doing phased bridge preservation and needs to work on the center of the bridge. This will require a lane...
On July 2, 2025, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Richard Crothers, age 29, of 144 Circuit Drive, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Crothers was transported to the Wickford Barracks, where he was processed, and...
