# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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07/04/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
07/04/2026
At 8:18 AM, Troopers arrested Maland Stanfield, age 55, of 260 Amherst Street Apartment #1, Providence, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Pawtucket Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle...
07/04/2026
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 2:30 A.M., Troopers arrested Kevin Lopez - Lopez, age 25, of 7 Haddington PL Apt #3, Lynn, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – B.A.C. (Phase 1: .160 and Phase 2: .152) – Third Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
07/03/2026
Starting on Monday, July 13, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 (Hartford Pike) for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge, a small bridge located approximately ½ mile west of the intersection of Route 101 and Anan...
07/03/2026
At 10:15 P.M., Troopers arrested Thomas Wall, age 45, of 94 Robincrest, Seekonk, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of an erratic operator call and...
07/03/2026
At 11:10 AM, Troopers arrested Ashley Escobar, age 36, of, 21 Midler Street, Cranston, Rhode Island, for Violation of a No Contact Order – First Offense. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to the report of a disturbance at the Sixth Division District Court. Escobar was transported...
07/02/2026
Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for two arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Organizations and General Operating Support for Artists. The deadline for submitting a grant application is Sept.
07/02/2026
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS), and Framingham Police Department arrested Angel Ortiz, age 19, of 7 Interfaith Terrace #7D, Framingham, MA, as a Fugitive from Justice out of RI for an Affidavit and...
07/02/2026
At 5:00 PM, Troopers arrested Becky Chartier, age 46, of 24 Gary Lane, Uxbridge, Massachusetts for 1.) Obtaining Money Under Fale Pretenses > $10,000 (3 Counts), 2.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses > $5,000 - $1,500...
07/02/2026
At 12:46 AM, Troopers arrested Donald Dunning, age 70, of 16 Pearce Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island on a Fourth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Vandalism, originating out of the Richmond Police Department. The arrest was the result of a...