PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, May 4, 2026, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the high school students selected as 2026 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding contributions to their...
On May 5, 2026, members of the Detective Bureau arrested Michael Brown, age 48, of 100 Villa Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of Stolen Vehicle (6 counts) – Felony; 2) Operation of a Chop Shop – Felony; 3) Alteration of Identification Number (6 counts) – Felony; 4)...
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Troopers arrested Lee Bromley, age 60, of 450 Hog House Hill Road, Exeter, Rhode Island, for 1.) Obstruction of the Judicial System. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation conducted by members of the Hope Valley Barracks. The subject was...
At 1:15 PM, Troopers arrested Alistair Pierce, age 33, of 362 Auburn Street, Cranston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – .15 or Great (Phase I: .209%, Phase II: .217%) – First Offense. This arrest was the result of Troopers locating a Bolo Vehicle and...
At 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Jose Alonzo, age 56, of 158 Alverson Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Massachusetts on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, originating out of the Massachusetts State Police – Middleboro...
On Tuesday night, May 12, weather permitting, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restore the original traffic pattern at the Douglas Pike Bridges (Route 7) where they pass over I-295 in Smithfield. Now that it has completed the replacement of these bridges, the...
With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take measures to prevent tick and mosquito bites when outdoors.
Avoiding tick bites prevents the transmission of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, such as anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis,...
On Wednesday May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Troopers arrested Ronald Pezzullo, age 51, of 265 Carolina Nooseneck, Richmond, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Richmond Police Department for 1.) Unlawful Appropriation > $1,000, 2.) Fraudulent Conversion by Agent or...
At 3:02 AM, Troopers arrested Fast Grandy, age 46, of 29 West Street, West Warwick. Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence – Crank/Obscene Telephone Calls originating Cranston Police Department. The arrest was a motor vehicle stop on Centerville Road in the City of...
Following the recent sewage discharge event from the East Providence wastewater collection system in the area of Watchemoket Cove in East Providence, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public to avoid all direct contact with the water in Watchemoket Cove. While there are...
