On Saturday, May 18, 2025, at 6:51 PM, Troopers arrested Peter Gianquitti, age 58, of 29 Institute Lane, Apartment 21, Scituate, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a BOLO and a subsequent motor vehicle stop on Institute Lane in the Town of Scituate. The subject was transported to the State Police – Scituate Barracks, where he was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a notice to appear in Third Division District Court.
On Saturday, May 18, 2025, at 8:30 PM, Troopers arrested Mercedes Faust, age 27, of 10 Messer Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offense (Phase I: 0.345%, Phase II: 0.356%). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle crash investigation on Route 295 in the City of Warwick. The subject was transported to the State Police - Scituate Barracks, where she was processed, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and later transported to Roger Williams Hospital by members of Scituate Fire and Rescue.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov