On May 9, 2024, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Adrien Hebert, age 42, of 696 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of Child Pornograpghy. Mr. Hebert was processed at State Police Headquarters and arraigned...
At 9:59 PM, Troopers arrested Joseph A. Saltamachia, age 36, of 32 Tourtellot Hill Road, Chepachet, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor-BAC Unknown-First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
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...
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) Receiving Stolen Goods less...
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...
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Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
