On Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:07 PM, Troopers arrested Steven Faiola, age 54, of 21 Saratoga Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs BAC Unknown – First Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense, 3.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V (Cocaine), and 4.) Reckless Driving. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle accident investigation in Lincoln Woods State Park. Faiola was treated at Fatima Hospital, processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned and released into the custody of a responsible adult pending a future date at the Third Division District Court.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov