With recreational activities on the state's lakes, ponds, and rivers set to increase in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding Rhode Islanders to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms (HABs)
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will open the newly reconstructed ramp from Route 6 East to Route 10 South in Providence on Friday, May 10 after the evening rush hour. The new ramp is in the same location as the old one and was replaced as part of the overall Route 6/10...
On May 7, 2024, members of the Auto Theft and Intelligence Units arrested Alexander Fernandez, age 47, of 108 Herschel Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Forgery; and 2) False Statement to Obtain a Registration. Mr. Fernandez was processed at Headquarters, special arraigned by...
On Thursday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM, Troopers arrested Arturo Castro Pinto, age 21, of 59 Burlington Street, Providence, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant out of the Scituate Barracks for 1) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses, 2) Conspiracy – Felony Great than 5 to 10 years, 3)...
At 11:50 AM, Troopers arrested Willian Richardson, age 32, of 67 Webster Street, Westwood, Massachusetts for 1.) License of Permit Required for Carrying Pistol. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a motor vehicle crash on Route 146 North in the City of Providence. The subject was...
No incidents or arrests to report.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
On May 7, at 12:30 PM, Troopers arrested Aaliyah Hanson, age 23, of 5 Cleveland Avenue, Johnson, Rhode Island, for a Third Division District Court Bench Warrant on the original charge of Driving with Expired License originating out of the State Police – Scituate Barracks. The arrest was the result...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Palmer Candy Company is recalling its "White Coated Confectionary Items" because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and to wholesale, including Walmart,