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06/24/2025
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...
06/24/2025
On June 20, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Wilken Jean, age 19, of 104 Vinton Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the Providence Police Department for the following: 1) Felony Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (3 counts); 2)
06/24/2025
On Monday, June 23, 2025, at 11:12 PM, Troopers arrested Kyle Cooper, age 30, of 194 Ohio Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V - 10 Grams or Less (Crack Cocaine), and 2.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V - 10 Grams or Less (...
06/24/2025
At 9:50 AM, Troopers arrested Matthew King, age 18, of 220 Heritage Drive, North Kingstown, Rhode Island for 1.) Reckless Driving. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a muti-car motor vehicle accident on Route 95 South in the City of Warwick. Mr. King was transported to Rhode...
06/24/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
06/23/2025
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...
06/23/2025
At 10:30 PM, Troopers arrested Joe Brooks, age 21, of 23 Oakdale Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor / Drugs – B.A.C Unknown – First Offense and 2) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. This arrest was a result of a motor vehicle accident...
06/23/2025
At 11:50 PM Troopers arrested Licheva Castro, age 36, of 460 Pine Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs Resulting in Death- First offense, 2.) Driving to Endanger Resulting in Death - First Offense, 3.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of...
06/23/2025
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...
06/23/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....