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State Government Press Releases

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07/11/2026
At 9:19 AM, Troopers arrested Jorge Hernandez, age 29, of 17 Balcom Street, Providence, Rhode Island for An Affidavit and Arrest Warrant Originating out of the State Police Headquarters for 1.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – 1st Offense 2.) Eluding Law Enforcement...
07/11/2026
At 9:14PM, Troopers arrested Sheri Silvia, age 53, of 4 Forest Hill Drive, Johnston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 4...
07/11/2026
At 8:30 PM, Troopers arrested Pedro Madrid, age 39, of 16A Pine View Lane, Exeter, Rhode Island, for 1.) Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a disturbance on Pine View Lane in the Town of Exeter. Madrid was transported to the State Police – Hope Valley Barracks...
07/10/2026
On Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM, Troopers arrested?Awilda Perez Goris, age, of 24 Gary Lane, Uxbridge, Massachusetts for 1.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses > $10,000 and 2.) Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the...
07/10/2026
Starting on Monday, July 13, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 (Hartford Pike) for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge, a small bridge located approximately ½ mile west of the intersection of Route 101 and Anan...
07/10/2026
Effective Friday night, July 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to shift lanes to the left on Route 37 West, just before Exit 1D (Route 2 North) in Cranston. This will create a work zone on this side of the highway for continued demolition of the bridge carrying...
07/10/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement after replying to a letter from the United States Department of Justice: "On July 7, I received a letter from the United States Department of Justice which claimed to be an offer of assistance in...
07/10/2026
At 4:12 AM, Troopers arrested Timothy Stewart, age 35, of 43 Simpson Street, North Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Conspiracy, 2.) Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, 3.) Access to Computer for Fraud Purposes and 4.) Bank Fraud. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation and...
07/10/2026
At 3:00 PM, Troopers arrested Belgica Acevedo, age 45, of 155 Sunbury Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses/Personation Over $10,000 and 2.) Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes. The arrest was the result of barracks investigation and the subject...
07/09/2026
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:30 A.M., Troopers out of the Hope Valley Barracks arrested Asa Davis III, age 60, of 146 Beechwood Hill Trail, Exeter, Rhode Island, for 1) Willful Trespass, 2) Injury/ Removal of Vegetation or Malicious Injury to Buildings and/or Fences. The arrest was the result...