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State Government Press Releases

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05/21/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is...
05/21/2026
On May 20, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Darryl Larrivee, age 38, of 48 Union Street, Warren, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Violation of Community Supervision originating from the ACI Investigations Unit. Mr. Larivee was arraigned in Second Division District...
05/21/2026
On Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM, Troopers out of the Hope Valley Barracks arrested Andrew Harrington, Age 40, of 24 Wilford Court, Apartment 2, Pawcatuck, Connecticut for Domestic Violence – Simple Assault and/or Battery. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a disturbance at...
05/21/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
05/21/2026
At 12:03 AM, Troopers arrested Darren Souvannavongsa, age 28, of 413 9th Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offense (Phase I: 0.186% & Phase II: 0.196%). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 146 in...
05/21/2026
At 6:03 PM, Troopers arrested Tatiana Sullivan, age 28, of 329 Lovell Street, Worchester, Massachusetts, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense, and 3.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor –...
05/20/2026
On May 19, 2026, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, the Massachusetts Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and the Woonsocket Police Department arrested Troy D. Morvan, age 30, of 25 Union Street - Apartment 2, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant...
05/20/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips during the ongoing heat. Normally, when you get hot, your body cools itself by sweating. However, when it is very hot and humid, sweating isn't enough, and your body temperature can rise very...
05/20/2026
No arrests to report Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
05/20/2026
At 1:38 PM, Troopers arrested William Mackenzie, age 45, of 892 Atwells Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice out of Middlesex County Sheriff's Office, New Brunswick, New Jersey, for Probation Violation on the original charge of Vehicle Theft. The arrest was the result of...