On April 18, 2024, members of the Auto Theft Unit charged inmate Rudy Sepulveda Tavarez, age 27, last known address of 261 Pulaski Street, Coventry, Rhode Island, with the following: 1) Operation of a Chop Shop; 2) Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle Parts; 3) Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle...
On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:14 PM, Troopers arrested Luis Centeno Cruz, age 39, of 311 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Apt. #K1, Newark, New Jersey for 1.) Obtaining credit cards through fraudulent means 2.) Incomplete credit cards 3.) Conspiracy 4.) Weapons Other Than Firearms Prohibited 5.) Forgery...
On April 18, at 11:14 AM, Troopers arrested Scott Lindsay, age 46, of 140 New York Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I - V Controlled Substance, 10 Grams or Less (Cocaine) and 2.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty. The arrest was the result of a motor...
In observance of National STI Awareness Week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is highlighting some of the public health campaigns and innovations it has implemented recently, in partnership with community-based organizations, to address rising sexually transmitted infection (STI)...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that an investigation is ongoing into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil. These products were packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging and sold at Trader Joe's...
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Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
On April 17, at 10:30 PM Troopers arrested Joseph Butler, age 38, of 54 Robinson Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Receiving Stolen Goods – Less than $1,500. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on North Main Street, in the City of Providence. Butler was processed at the Lincoln...
On April 16, 2024, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Victor A. Carrasquillo, age 25, of 120 Evergreen Drive (First Floor), East Providence, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice Warrant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the charge of Aggravated Assault...
At 11:10 AM, Troopers arrested Steven Davis, age 59, of 2570 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island for Domestic – Violation of No Contact Order – 3rd Offense. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to the Division of Motor Vehicle and a subsequent investigation. The subject was...
On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at 9:12 PM, Troopers arrested Jesus Mora-Montoya, age 53, of 1009 Grant Street, Durham, North Carolina for 1.) Receiving Stolen Goods Over $10,000 2.) Unlawful Use and/or Removal of Theft Detection Shielding Devices 3.) Shoplifting- Use of Implements in Concealment....
