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06/28/2025
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 12:37 AM, Troopers arrested Michael Valencia, age 28, of 26 Lovell Street, Apartment #1, Middleboro, Massachusetts, for Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and or/drugs with a BAC .15 or Greater (Phase I BAC = .158, Phase II BAC = .158). This arrest...
06/28/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
06/28/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
06/28/2025
At 11:50 PM, Troopers arrested Patrick Sullivan, age 63, of 16 Colvintown Road, Coventry, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor...
06/27/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground Pond in Foster 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...
06/27/2025
On Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 11:42 AM, Troopers arrested Alina Diaz, age 56, of 30 Sibley Street, Providence, RI for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Simple Assault originating out of the Providence Police Department. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95...
06/27/2025
At 12:25 AM, Troopers arrested Tyreke Stone, age 37, of 23 Sassafras Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty, and 2.) Driving With Expired or Without License – 4th Plus Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the Town...
06/27/2025
At 1:30 AM, Troopers arrested Bienvenido Torres Cardenales, age 63, of 460 Charles Street, Apartment 621, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs – BAC .10 to .15 (Phase I: 0.147 % & Phase II: 0.147%). The arrest was the result of a motor...
06/27/2025
At 1:30 AM, Troopers arrested Bienvenido Torres Cardenales, age 63, of 460 Charles Street, Apartment 621, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs – BAC .10 to .15 (Phase I: 0.147 % & Phase II: 0.147%). The arrest was the result of a motor...
06/27/2025
Troopers arrested Karen Artegian, age 47, of 139 Foster Center Road, Foster, Rhode Island. for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test - First Offense. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding...