On Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Troopers arrested Simone Williams, age 37, of 55 Salmon Street, Apartment #204, Providence, Rhode Island, for Receiving Stolen Goods – Less than $1500.00. This arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Gilmore Street in the City of Providence. Williams was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and transported to Sixth Division District Court for arraignment.
On Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Troopers arrested Jerome B. Depina, age 38, of 298 Albion Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island, for Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of Depina being taken into custody by the Rhode Island Sheriff's Department at Sixth Division District Court in the City of Providence. Depina was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and transported to Sixth Division District Court for arraignment.
On Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 10:07 AM, Troopers arrested Melanie Ferreira, age 53, of 31 Knight Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island, for Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance (Suboxone) – 10 Grams or Less. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Royal Little Drive in the City of Providence. Ferreira was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by a Justice of 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