On April 29, 2026, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and the South Kingstown Police Department arrested Nathaniel Crockett , age 37, of 9 River Avenue, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the South Kingstown Police Department for the...
On Wednesday April 29, 2026, at 11:25 PM, Troopers arrested Ramsie Jewett, age 22, of 624 Washington Street, Apartment A21, Coventry, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Possession of a Schedule I to V Controlled Substance – 10 grams or less (Cocaine) out of the West Warwick...
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Vanessa L. Castillo, age 38, of 34 Park Lane, Coventry, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs- B.A.C. Unknown- 1st Offense, 2.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor with Child Under 13...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) Board recognized the 2025 HPLRP awardees at a State House ceremony today. The event also honored the critical contributions of donors and partners whose support continues to expand the program'...
On Wednesday April 28, 2026 at 1:40 PM, Troopers arrested Misty Machado, age 47, of 1020 Bald Hill Road Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Obtaining Property by False Pretense/Personation – Over 10,000, 2.) Access To Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, 3.) Identity Fraud – 1st Offense 4.) Bank Fraud, and...
Following a request from Governor Dan McKee to Amtrak, RIDOT secured extended work windows over the rail lines, allowing work to begin at 9:00 p.m. last night and continue through 5:00 a.m. today.
Crews made good progress overnight. They installed concrete barriers along the edge of the ramp in...
On April 27, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Hector Ramos, age 30, last known address of 148 Front Street 1R, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Massachusetts for the following: 1) Trafficking in Cocaine Over 200 Grams. Mr. Ramos was arraigned in...
As a reminder, on Friday night, May 1, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland to replace the remaining portion of the bridge and to do final paving. The bridge carries Diamond Hill Road (Route 114) over...
On Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9:45 AM, Troopers arrested Nicholas W. Villafane, age 36, of 1808 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island, for Driving with a Suspended License – Certain Violations. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95, in the City of Providence. Villafane...
