On Saturday May 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM, Troopers arrested Desiree Babbitt, age 47, of 1938 Village Green South, East Providence, Rhode Island for Possession of a Schedule I – V Controlled Substance – 10 Grams or Less (Psilocybin). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 146 South in the City of Providence. Babbit was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Sixth Division District Court arraignment date.
On Saturday May 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM, Troopers arrested Samuel Hernandez Carrasquil, age 39, of 70 Monticello Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC- .10 to .15- First Offense (Phase I:.134% BAC, Phase II:.117% BAC ). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Asburton Street in the City of Providence. Carrasquil was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released to the custody of a responsible adult.
On Saturday May 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM, Troopers arrested Elias Medina, age 26, of 211 Oxford Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Damaged to Attended Vehicle. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation and Medina turning himself in at the Lincoln Woods Barracks. Medina was processed, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Sixth Division District Court arraignment date.
On Sunday May 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM, Troopers arrested Tyler Bruce, age 29, of 78 Railroad Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island for Possession of a Cocaine - 10 grams or less. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Vinton Street in the City of Providence. Bruce was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Sixth Division District Court arraignment date.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov