The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wilson Reservoir in Burrillville. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has cleared....
On July 14, 2025, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Rudy Sepulveda, age 28, last known address of 261 Pulaski Street, Coventry, Rhode Island, with the following: 1) Possession of Controlled Substance Less than 10 Grams. Mr. Sepulveda was arraigned in Third Division District Court, where he was...
At 4:10 PM, Troopers arrested Laura Parente, age 34, of 237 Prosser Trail, Charlestown, Rhode Island, for 1.) Giving a False Document to a Public Official; 2.) False Statement to Obtain Replacement Public Assistance Check; and 3.) Fraudulent Use of Food Stamps. The arrest was the result of a...
ARREST: 2025-128327 LOCATION: Warwick
At 6:24 PM, Troopers arrested Robert Frye, age 55, of 274 Hartford Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC Unknown – 2nd Offense 2.) Refusal to...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Hope Community Service Pond in Scituate and Briar Point Beach in Coventry due to high bacteria counts.
RIDOH also recommends reopening the swimming area at City Park and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for...
Starting Thursday night, July 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift the northbound travel lane on Mendon Road (Route 122) at the Mendon Road Bridge over I-295 in Cumberland. The change is the last phase of work before RIDOT fully opens the new bridge later this summer.
Starting on Sunday night, July 20, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be temporarily closing a section of Oaklawn Avenue at the Route 37 overpass in Cranston during late evening and overnight hours. The closures will take place Sunday through Thursday nights, for the next...
On Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2:54 PM, Troopers arrested Brian Gilbert, age 47, of 17 Longmont Street, Apt. 2., Providence, Rhode Island, for a Third District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Pretrial Conference on the charge of Larceny – Less than $1,500 originating out of the Warwick...
On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM, Troopers arrested Majanga Monewa, age 27, of 8800 Fondren Road, Apartment #A254, Houston, Texas for an Active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant out of the Cranston Police Department on the original charge of Reckless Driving. This arrest was the result of a motor...
