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State Government Press Releases

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10/23/2026
Starting on Saturday, October 24, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin a series of lane closures on Route 146 in the vicinity of Exit 5 (Route 123/Breakneck Hill Road) in Lincoln for tree work. The first operation will require the closure of the right lane on Route 146...
10/23/2026
At 1:30 AM, Troopers arrested Chantal Murphy, age 39, of 63 Eisenhower Street, Newport, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor-BAC .08 to .15 First Offense (Phase I: .08% BrAC and Phase II: .10% BrAC). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 4 in...
10/23/2026
On October 22, 2026, members of the ACI Investigations Unit charged Kemal Sheriff, age 32, last known address of 10 Meadow Lane, Apt. 12, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with Domestic Violence - Criminal Violation of a No Contact Order - 3rd Offense. The arrest was the result of an investigation by...
10/23/2026
On Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM, troopers arrested Ricardo Hiraldo, age 26, of 23 Kinfield Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Obstruction of an Officer in the Execution of Duty and 2.) Driving with Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled License – 4th + Offense. The arrest was the result of a...
10/22/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, chair of the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250), today announced the release of the 2026 Semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament, honoring Rhode Island's historic Act of Renunciation and its distinction as the...
10/22/2026
At 5:16 PM, Troopers arrested Angelia Leavitt, age 36, of 90 Gainesville Drive, Warwick, Rhode Island for an Affidavit Arrest Warrant originating out of the State Police Hope Valley Barracks for 1.) Throwing Articles at Moving Vehicle and 2.) Vandalism. The arrest was the result of a barracks...
10/22/2026
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM, Troopers arrested Dennis J. Estevao, age 31, of 50 Lake Street, Warwick, Rhode Island for Driving After Denial, Revocation, or Suspension – Fourth or Subsequent Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Warwick.
10/22/2026
At 1:39 PM, Troopers arrested Jaiden Sousa, age 19, of 174 New Nork Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1) Superior Court Full Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment Conference on the original charge of Carrying a Pistol or Revolver Without License, originating out of the Providence...
10/22/2026
On October 21, 2026 at approximately 4:45 AM, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Harold Valle, age 36, of 8 Lisbon Street, Providence, for 1) Possession with the Intent to Deliver One Ounce to One Kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance - Cocaine, 2) Possession with the Intent to...
10/21/2026
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Justin Brito, age 26, last known address of 666 Prairie Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the Providence Police Department for Felony...