Media Contact: Major Darnell Weaver, Uniform Bureau Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov
At 9:40 PM, Troopers arrested Jessenia Rojas, age 29, of 117 Carleton Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/ or Drugs B.A.C Unknown-First Offense; 2.) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test; and 3.) Leaving the Scene of Accident Resulting in Damage to Attended Vehicle. The arrest was a result of troopers responding to a motor vehicle crash on Route 95 in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, and held overnight pending morning arraignment.
At 2:22 PM, Troopers arrested Johanny Soriano, age 37, of 224 Saratoga Street Apt. #3, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Drugs-1st Offense-Blood Results Pending, and 2.) Operating on a Suspended License-3rd or a subsequent Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for a blood draw then transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks where he was processed and held overnight pending arraignment.