On October 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM, Troopers arrested Elvin Garcia Jr., age 24, of 790 N Vine Street, Hazelton, Pennsylvania, for 1.) Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer – First Offense and 2.) Reckless Driving – First Offense. The arrest was the result of Troopers locating the subject following an attempted motor vehicle stop on Route 95 South in the City of Cranston. Garcia Jr. was transported to State Police – Headquarters where he was processed, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released.
On October 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM, Troopers arrested David Berges Taveras, age 24, of 5230 Sunway Drive, Katy, Texas, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the State Police – Scituate Barracks on the charges of 1.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses – Over $5,000, 2.) Forgery and Counterfeiting, and 3.) Bank Fraud. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the subject being located by the Providence Police Department. Berges Taveras was transported to State Police – Headquarters where he was processed and held overnight as a probation violator.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov