On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 2:07 PM, Troopers arrested Theophilus Asare, age 39, of 47 Malvern Road, Worcester, Massachusetts for an active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty, 2.) DUI of Liquor/Drugs- BAC Unknown- 1st Offense, 3.) Possession of a Counterfeit Bill or Note, and 4.) Giving False Documents to Agent, Employee, or Public Official, originating out of State Police Headquarters. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Scituate Barracks. The subject was transported to State Police Headquarters where he was processed and held overnight pending arraignment at Third District Court.
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 4:09 PM, Troopers arrested Richard Morrell, age 57, of 17 Fredrick Street, North Providence, Rhode Island for an active Third Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment for Driving after Suspension of License, originating out of the North Providence Police Department. The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Scituate Avenue in the Town of Johnston. The subject was transported to State Police Headquarters where he was processed and later turned over to the ACI – Men's Intake Facility.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov