On Friday May 29, 2026, at 10:32 PM, Troopers arrested Victoria Barrett, age 33 of 981 Main Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of Schedule I to V Controlled Substance – Less than 10 Grams (Fentanyl) and 2.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Possession of Schedule I to V Controlled Substance, originating out of the Rhode Island State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation by Seargent O'Donnell and Troopers subsequently taking Barrett into custody at her residence. Barrett was processed at State Police Headquarters, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and transported to the Adult Correctional Institutions – Women's Intake Center.
On Saturday May 30, 2026, at 1:06 AM, Troopers arrested Patrick Dwyer, age 34, of 624 Hazard Road, West Greenwich, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – B.A.C Unknown – 1st Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Nooseneck Hill Road in the Town of West Greenwich. Dwyer was processed at the Hope Valley Barracks, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released into the custody of a responsible adult.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.