On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 7:55 AM, Troopers arrested Debra Tereshka, age 59, of 530 North Main Street, Room 24, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Kent County Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the charge of Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance originating out of the West Warwick Police Department, 2.) Providence Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the charge of Possession of a Schedule I Controlled substance originating out of the Providence Police Department and 3.) Providence Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the charge of Shoplifting > 100 – Second Offense originating out of the Providence Police Department. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to the Twin River Casino for an unwanted party. Tereshka was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barrack and later turned over to the Adult Correctional Institution Women's Intake Center.
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9:05 AM, Troopers arrested Christian Valerio, age 39, of 101 Summer Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for the charge of Simple Assault originating out of the Providence Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95, in the City of Providence. Valerio was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and later turned over to the Providence Police Department.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov