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State Government Press Releases

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10/25/2024
The Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that on the weekends of November 1-4 and November 8-11, it will conduct its fifth rapid bridge installation since this summer with the replacement of the I-95 northbound bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The bridge...
10/25/2024
On October 24, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Miguel Mendez, age 33, of 1254 Victory Highway, Burrillville, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession With the Intent to Deliver 1 oz – 1 kilo of a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Fentanyl; 2) Possession With the Intent to...
10/25/2024
On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:37 AM, Troopers arrested Kyle Cooper, age 29, of 194 Ohio Avenue, Apartment 1, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Without a License – Fourth or Subsequent Offense; and 2.) Sixth Division District Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Pretrial Conference...
10/25/2024
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:26 PM, Troopers arrested Austin Fogell, age 29, of 311 Vineyard Road, Warwick, Rhode Island on an Arrest Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order originating out of the Johnston Police Department. The arrest was a result of Troopers responding to a motor...
10/25/2024
At 10:00 p.m., Troopers arrested Antonio C. Bettencourt, age 29, of 175 Danielson Pike, Scituate, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Controlled Substance/Drugs/Toluene – First Offense (Blood Results Pending); and 2.) Failure to Stop in Accident Resulting in Damage to a Vehicle....
10/25/2024
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
10/24/2024
On October 23, 2024, members of the RI Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Tyler Bagley, age 34, of 485 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, on the following: 1) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Felony Domestic Assault / Domestic Vandalism / Domestic Disorderly Conduct out of the Cranston...
10/24/2024
At 10:19 PM, Troopers arrested Colm Craig, age 34, of 99 Oak Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1.) Leaving the Scene of Accident / Damage to Attended Vehicle 2.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – B.A.C Uknown – First Offense 3.) Refusal to Submit a Chemical...
10/24/2024
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
10/23/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – Friendly frights, ghost stories, and lots of Halloween treats will soon return to the Rhode Island State House! This year's Spooky State House will take place on Tuesday, October 29. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street,...