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02/08/2026
On Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM, Troopers out of the Hope Valley Barracks arrested Daniel Alexander, age 65, of 117 North Moodus Road, Moodus, Connecticut for 1.) Simple Assault/Battery, and 2.) Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a disturbance on...
02/08/2026
At 10:35 p.m., Troopers arrested Andre Vasquez, age 35, of 4911 Campbell Drive, Pearland, Texas, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle crash...
02/08/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
02/07/2026
On Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Troopers arrested Nichelle Rodriguez, age 30, of 60 Village Green South, Riverside, Rhode Island for Affidavit Arrest Warrant for 1.) Forgery and Counterfeiting in General and 2.) Passing of Counterfeit Cert/Bills/Notes. This arrest was the result of a...
02/07/2026
At 9:45 AM, Troopers arrested Candido Matias, age 66, of 44 Arch Street, Pawtucket. Rhode Island, for 1.) Third Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving with a Suspended License, originating out of the Smithfield Police Department.
02/06/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2025 North Tiverton Fire District Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The North Tiverton Fire District has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated...
02/06/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
02/06/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
02/03/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2025 North Tiverton Fire District Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The North Tiverton Fire District has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated...
02/05/2026
On February 4, 2026, the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Vincent DeSantis Jr., age 59, of 84 Horse Neck Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, on one count of Vandalism/Malicious Damage to Property. Mr. DeSantis was arrested by the West Warwick Police Department on an Affidavit/Arrest Warrant and transport...