The Western Coventry Elementary School public water system is required to issue a do not drink notice for consumers because the level of manganese in the distribution system was higher than the health advisory limit. Manganese is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil, water, and air....
Media Advisory Courtney Marciano
For Immediate Release 401- 318- 0911
RIEMA Director Marc R. Pappas Elected Vice President of National Emergency Management Association
Pappas to help lead national efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and resilience across...
On October 15, 2025, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Jose Perez Cardon, age 23, of 180 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Cardon was processed at the Wickford Barracks and transported to Fourth...
On Wednesday, October 16, 2025, at 10:05 AM, Troopers arrested Camila E. Ortiz, age 23, of 111 Jeffers St, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for 1.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety and 2.) Eluding Law Enforcement – Vehicle in High-Speed Pursuit. The arrest was the result of a...
At 9:15 PM, Troopers arrested Jovanna Nunez, age 36, of 307 Hunt Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, for 1.) Fugitive from Justice out of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant Issued by the Rehoboth Police Department for Larceny – Forgery. The arrest was a result...
On Wednesday October 15, 2025, at 10:47 AM, Troopers arrested Nicole Delmonico, age 26, of 648 Smith Street, Apartment #1, Providence, Rhode Island for a 1.) Providence Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Deferred Sentence Review, on the original charge of Possession of a...
On October 14, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested John Hammond, age 49, of 140 Ohio Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Vermont for Probation Violation on an original charge of kidnapping. Mr. Hammon was transported to...
Effective Friday night, October 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily reduce the number of travel lanes from three to two on a section of Route 37 East over Amtrak's Northeast Corridor in Warwick and shift those lanes to the right. This traffic pattern change...
At 10:50 AM, Troopers arrested Darnell Taylor, age 27, of 74 Belvidere Boulevard, North Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of Making a False Report originating out of the Bristol Police Department. The arrest was the result of the subject...