The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Worden Pond in South Kingstown. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has cleared....
On June 25, 2025, members of the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Daniel Hall, age 30, last known address of 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Simple Assault. Mr. Hall was arraigned in Third Division Court and released to the custody of the Sheriffs Department.
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At 3:52 PM, Troopers arrested Vidal Rodriguez, age 24, of 34 Vicksburg Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on a Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving with a Suspended License - 4th or Subsequent Offense originating out of...
At 11:15 PM, Troopers arrested Steven Alvarez Gutierrez, age 29, of 90 Lincoln Avenue Central Falls, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1) Domestic- Felony Assault and 2.) Domestic- Disorderly Conduct, originating out of the North Providence Police Department. This arrest was a...
Beginning, Monday morning, July 7, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry. During its closure, RIDOT will use accelerated bridge construction methods to replace the structure, reopening it by the end of this...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Oakland Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most...
Providence, RI – Governor McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Senate has confirmed the appointment of Steven Boudreau, Cranston, to the Board of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Suzanne Augenstein, Providence, and long-time board member Kara Milner, Bristol, have stepped down...
General Assembly passes four priority bills of the RI Department of State
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the end of the 2025 legislative session:
"Each year, it is a valuable process to identify and assess...
At 12:30 a.m. Troopers arrested Saul Aquino, age 39, of 18 Glasgow Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
At 2:30 a.m., Troopers arrested John Mottola, age 23, of 3 Gary Street, Smithfield, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .10 to .15 (Phase I: 0.123% & Phase II: 0.124%). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 295 in the Town of Johnston. The...
