At 2:00 PM, Troopers arrested Sophors Pen, age 38, of 203 Early Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Forgery and Counterfeiting and 2.) Check Kiting over $1,000. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation conducted by Trooper D. Hopkins and Pen responding to the State Police- Lincoln Woods Barracks to turn herself in. Pen was arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and issued a future Sixth Division District Court date.
At 4:30 AM, Troopers arrested David Osorio, age 25, of 117 Swift Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – BAC Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle collision on Route 95 in the City of Providence. Osorio was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, and held overnight pending morning arraignment.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov