# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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12/31/2025
On December 29, 2025, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Carlos Lopes Depina, age 18, of 383 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Felony Assault; 2) Possession of a Ghost Gun; 3) Resisting Arrest; 4) Disorderly Conduct; and 5) Obstructing a Police Officer. Mr....
12/31/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
12/30/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most common baby names in Rhode Island in 2025. Female • Charlotte (51 babies) • Olivia (40 babies) • Amelia (36 babies) • Isabella (35 babies) • Sophia (35 babies) • Aurora (34 babies) • Ava (34 babies)
12/30/2025
At 11:45 p.m., Troopers arrested Eric J. Iacabbo, age 44, of 70 Burdick Drive, First Floor, Cranston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance $1500...
12/30/2025
On Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM, Troopers arrested Darieus Bester, age 28, of 18 Stillman Avenue, Brockton, Massachusetts for 1.) an Active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Duty to Stop in Accident Resulting in Damage to Vehicle originating out of the State Police Wickford Barracks. This...
12/30/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
12/29/2025
No Arrests to Report Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
12/29/2025
Effective January 5, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the Rhode Island Welcome Center building for interior renovations and utility upgrades, including new restrooms, for the busy facility on I-95 North between Exit 4 (Hopkinton/Hope Valley) and Exit 7 (...
12/29/2025
On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 1:37 AM, Troopers arrested Nicholette Gill, age 29, of 198 Shippee Cove Road, Coventry, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the...
12/29/2025
On Sunday December 28, 2025, at 10:40 PM, Troopers arrested Elijah Scurry, age 28, of 1291 Narragansett Blvd, Cranston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Disorderly Conduct, 2.) Vandalism, and 3.) Injuring or Tampering with Vehicles. This arrest was the result of a disturbance on Route 6 in the City of...