Media Contact: Captain Ernest Quarry 401-444-1000
At 7:35 AM, Troopers arrested Arthur Johnson, age 22, of 1394 Main Street Apartment 2, West Warwick, Rhode Island, for a Fourth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for a Technical Violation on an original charge of Domestic Vandalism, originating from the State Police Hope Valley Barracks. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 295 North in the City of Warwick. Johnson was transported to State Police Headquarters where he was processed and later turned over to the Adult Correctional Institution.
At 10:40 AM, Troopers arrested Andrew J. LaPlante, age 23, of 107 King Phillip Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for a 1.) Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Sentencing on an original charge of Driving With Suspended License, originating out of the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks 2.) Third Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Attempt to Pay for the original charge of Driving With A Suspended License, originating out of the Warwick Police Department. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 6 East in the Town of Johnston. LaPlante was transported to State Police Headquarters where he was processed, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Raspallo, and released after posting bail.