On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 12:19 AM, Troopers arrested Nicholas Rashad Berry, age 25, of 1467 Woodell Drive, Jackson, Mississippi, for 1.) Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance over 10 Grams – Psilocybin, 2.) Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance under 10 Grams – Ecstasy, and 3.) Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance under 10 Grams – Cocaine. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Douglas Avenue in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police - Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed and held pending morning arraignment at Sixth Division District Court.
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 2:33 AM, Troopers arrested Jonathan Fortes, age 36, of 43 Vernon Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty 2.) Threats to Public Officials, and 3.) Driving With Suspended License – 4th/Subsequent Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Smithfield Avenue in the City of Providence. Fortes was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed and held pending morning arraignment at Sixth Division District Court, where he will be presented as a Probation Violator.
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 2:33 AM, Troopers arrested Janelle Lopes, age 33, of 107 W Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Smithfield Avenue in the City of Providence. Lopes was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where she was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a Notice to Appear in Sixth Division District Court.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov