On Monday, June 15, 2026, members from the Special Victims Unit arrested Jose DaCosta, age 66, of 53 Highland Avenue, Ledyard, Connecticut for First Degree Child Molestation (two counts). Mr. DaCosta was taken into custody in Connecticut and extradited to Providence Superior Court where he was...
At 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Felix Vazquez, age 26, of 113 Fuller Avenue, Apt 1, Central Falls, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant issued by the Pawtucket Police Department for 1.) Domestic Violence - Simple Assault and/or Battery - 1st Offense 2.) Domestic Violence - Disorderly...
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Derek Paolucci, age 30, with last known address of 500 Providence Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of Controlled Substance less than 10 grams. Mr. Paolucci was arraigned at Third Division District Court where he was...
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM, Troopers arrested Melanie M. Leite, age 42, of 367 Woonasquatucket Avenue, North Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Third District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Shoplifting originating out of the Coventry Police Department,
At 6:10 PM, Troopers arrested Allan Rossi, age 48, of 1876 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence - Simple Assault and/or Battery - 1st Offense 2.) Domestic Violence - Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of Cranston Police taking Rossi into custody under the 24-...
At 3:00 PM, Troopers arrested Sara Caballero Benavides, age 33, of 145 Central Avenue, Floor #1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Domestic Violence - Simple Assault and/or Battery - First Offense and 2.) Domestic Violence - Disorderly Conduct - First Offense. This arrest was the result of Troopers...
