At 6:21 PM, Troopers arrested Jonas Fernandez, age 42, of 116 Kings Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or drugs – BAC 0.15 or Greater First Offense. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a motor vehicle accident on Route 95 North in the Town of West Greenwich. The subject was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks where he was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released into the custody of a responsible adult.
At 9:55 PM, Troopers arrested Corey Cheshier, age 38, of 300 Smithfield Road, Apt. B1, North Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Sixth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the charge of Driving with Suspended License originating out of the Pawtucket Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Cowesett Ave. The subject was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks where he was processed and later transported to the Men's Adult Correctional Institute.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov