# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

Page 3 of 57
08/16/2025
On Friday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 P.M, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Antonio Graziano, age 29, of 1775 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for five (5) counts of Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes. The arrest was the...
08/15/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence (western basin, south of Douglas Avenue). The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused...
08/15/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Conimicut Beach in Warwick and at Easton's Beach in Newport 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...
08/15/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Office on Highway Safety today released the results of its annual seat belt survey which showed that seat belt usage in the Ocean State has hit an all time high of 93%. This puts Rhode Island above the national average of 91.4% compliance....
08/15/2025
On August 14, 2025, Troopers arrested Raven Machado, age 27, of 289 Bradford Road, Westerly, Rhode Island for 1) Reckless Driving – First Offense. The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on South County Trail, in the Town of East Greenwich. Machado was transported to the State Police –...
08/14/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Gooseberry Beach in Newport 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...
08/14/2025
Providence, RI – Warner Brothers Pictures is thrilled to be filming an upcoming production in the City of Providence. The filmmakers, some of whom have roots here, are deeply grateful to the community and will do everything possible to minimize any inconvenience. A huge thank you for your warm...
08/14/2025
On Friday night, August 22, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily shift all travel lanes on I-95 North to the left near the Route 37/Jefferson Boulevard service road (Exits 31A-C), as well as the lanes on the service road, in Warwick. The change creates a work zone so...
08/14/2025
On August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM, Troopers arrested Nolberto Cruz Hernandez, age 37, of 31 Whitestone Road, Sound Beach, New York for Larceny over $10,000. This arrest was the result of an investigation at the Barracks and Troopers responding to Second District Court and taking Cruz Hernandez into...
08/14/2025
At 9:41 PM, Troopers arrested Connor Bannon, age 37, of 130 Whitford Street, Wakefield, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V – Ten Grams or Less (Cocaine). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Quaker Lane in the City of Warwick. Bannon was...