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State Government Press Releases

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01/30/2026
On January 29, 2026, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Kenneth Wilson, age 27, of 35 Argol Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of Child Pornography; and 2) Transfer of Child Pornography. Mr. Wilson was processed...
01/30/2026
At approximately 7:10 AM, Troopers arrested Nathan King, age 19, of 11 Navy Drive, Unit 302, North Kingstown, Rhode Island for 1) Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle - First Offense, and 2) Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. This arrest was a result of a hit-and-run motor vehicle...
01/30/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Why Not Natural is voluntarily recalling its Why Not Natural Organic Moringa - Green Superfood because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young...
01/30/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
01/29/2026
On January 23, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Franklin Baxter, age 49, with last known address of 51 West Road, Cranston, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Baxley was arraigned in Third Division District Court and remanded to the...
01/29/2026
At 4:51 PM, Troopers arrested Timothy Ferreira, age 36, of 2941 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence for 1.) Duty to Stop in Accidents Resulting in Damage to Attended to Vehicle. The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle accident on Route 95, in the Town of West Greenwich. Ferreira left the scene of...
01/29/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
01/29/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
01/28/2026
At 9:00 AM, Troopers arrested Jake Anastas, age 37, of 497 Rathbun Street Apt. 2L, Woonsocket, RI for 1) Eluding Law Enforcement, Vehicle in a High Speed Pursuit- 1st Offense and 2) Reckless Driving- 1st Offense. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the subject being located...
01/28/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....