On Thursday July 31, 2025, at 10:10 AM, Troopers arrested Esmeralda Moronta, age 36, of 57 Lakeside Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island for an active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Providence Police Department on the original charge of Domestic Simple Assault. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Elmwood Avenue in the City of Providence. Moronta was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and turned over to the Providence Police Department.
On Thursday July 31, 2025, at 5:15 PM, Troopers arrested Jose Rivera, age 61, of 10 Lachance Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island for Violation of a No Contact Order First Offense. This arrest was the result of a Violation of a No Contact Order at Sixth Division District Court and locating Rivera at his residence. Rivera was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned and presented as a probation/bail violator by the Justice of the Peace, and transported to the Adult Correctional Institutions Men's Intake Center.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov