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11/04/2025
At 5:30 PM, Troopers arrested Joseph King Jr., age 51, of 41 Varnum Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Bank Fraud, 2.) Fraudulent Checks – Over $1,500.00 and 3.) Check Kiting – Over $1,000.00. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation and the subject turning himself in at the...
11/04/2025
On Monday November 3, 2025, at 11:05 AM, Troopers arrested Monica Dacosta, age 34, of 28 Apollo Road, Apartment 4D, East Providence, Rhode Island for Obstruction of a Police Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and Dacosta turning herself in at the...
11/03/2025
On October 28, 2025, members of the Major Crimes Unit, assisted by the Violent Fugitive Task Force, arrested Preston Schuster, age 21, of 24 Carey Street, Newport, Rhode Island, for Violation of No Contact Order. Mr. Schuster was processed at State Police Headquarters, presented as a bail violator...
11/03/2025
On Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1:13 AM, Troopers arrested Aaron Decosta, age 38, of 97 Lenox Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs B.A.C Uknown and 2.) Refusal to Submit a Chemical Test. This arrest was the result of a motor...
11/03/2025
At 9:18 AM, Troopers arrested Edualdo D. Viruet, age 26, of 101 Althea Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol or Revolver, and 2.) Large Capacity Feeding Device (Two Counts). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 4 in the...
11/02/2025
At 7:24 AM, Troopers arrested Frederick C. Pak, age 31, of 222 Waldo Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC .08 to .10 – First Offense (Phase I: 0.087 & Phase II: 0.078%). The arrest was the result of Troopers investigating a disabled...
10/09/2025
On October 8, 2025, members of the Intelligence Unit arrested Jason Rodriguez, age 35, of 267 Park Avenue, Apartment #4, Cranston, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Reckless Driving / Drag Racing / Eluding Police; and 2) Obstruction of an Officer in the Execution of Duty. Mr. Rodriguez was taken...
10/09/2025
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM, Troopers arrested Jesus Matos, age 33, of 19 Baily Street, Cranston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Manufacturing / Delivering / Possession with Intent a Schedule I to V Controlled Substance (Methamphetamines), 2.) Possession of a Schedule I to V Controlled...
09/06/2025
At 3:25 PM, Troopers arrested Daril Geisser, age 32, of 80 Posnegansett Ave, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault and 2.) Domestic Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Narragansett Police Department. This arrest was the result of Troopers locating the subject under the 24-...
09/03/2025
On September 2, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Scott T. Brown, age 58, of 47 Oakland Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, on the following: 1) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the Warwick Police Department for Felony Shoplifting; 2) Affidavit and Arrest...