The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced the launch of Rhode Island Responsible, a public health campaign aimed at providing evidence-based information and practical resources that promote cannabis prevention among youth, pregnant individuals, and drivers and responsible use...
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:47 AM, Troopers arrested Dakari Henderson, age 21, of 39 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance Less than 10 Grams (Cocaine); 2.) Vandalism and 3.) an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant issued by the...
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:30 PM, Troopers arrested George Riera, age 23, of 52 Lenox Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for Driving with a Suspended License – Certain Violations. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 146, in the Town of Lincoln. Riera was processed at...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond) in Coventry. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (...
Starting on Friday night, November 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift traffic onto a newly constructed bridge carrying Route 10 over Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The next day, Saturday, November 15, RIDOT will temporarily close a section of Elmwood Avenue to...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. A person in their 50s from Providence County has tested positive for WNV. The results were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 3....
At 5:30 PM, Troopers arrested Joseph King Jr., age 51, of 41 Varnum Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Bank Fraud, 2.) Fraudulent Checks – Over $1,500.00 and 3.) Check Kiting – Over $1,000.00. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation and the subject turning himself in at the...
On Monday November 3, 2025, at 11:05 AM, Troopers arrested Monica Dacosta, age 34, of 28 Apollo Road, Apartment 4D, East Providence, Rhode Island for Obstruction of a Police Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and Dacosta turning herself in at the...
At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources available to help people live tobacco-free, including free medication,
