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State Government Press Releases

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03/06/2026
On March 6, 2026, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Michael Shaffer, age 49, of 319 Providence St, APT 322, West Warwick, RI 02893, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Shaffer was processed at the Wickford Barracks and transported to...
03/06/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
03/06/2026
At 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Luis Acevedo Lopez, age 22, of 240 Clarence Street, Providence, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Lincoln Woods Barracks for 1.) Forgery and Counterfeiting 2.) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses/Personation over $10,000 and 3)...
03/06/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
01/19/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
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....
12/01/2025
On Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:46AM, Troopers arrested Sydney K. Stedman, age 29, of 166 Rodman St, Wakefield, Rhode Island for 1.) Superior Court Full Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Sentencing on the Charge of First-Degree Robbery originating out of the South Kingstown Police...
11/18/2025
On November 17, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Julian Fabian Martinez, age 35, of 60 Thurston Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant out of the Providence Police Department for Felony Assault. Mr. Martinez was taken into custody...
11/16/2025
No arrests to report Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
11/15/2025
At 11:30 AM, Troopers arrested Kurt Cesar, age 23, of 11 Morning Star Row, Providence, Rhode Island, for Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of Troopers assisting the Capitol Police with a disturbance at the Kent County Courthouse in the City of Warwick. The subject was held at Third...