On September 17, 2025, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Matthew Shevlin, age 28, of 910 Mendon Road, Apt. 2, Cumberland, Rhode Island, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Shevlin was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, processed, and...
Several Northeastern states and America's largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and today formally announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise, improve coordination,...
On Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Troopers arrested Jiyong Jang, age 56, of 20110 Patriot Way, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, for Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of an accident investigation that occurred on Route 95 South in the City of...
On September 16, 2025, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Whab Abiola, age 42, with last known address of 30 Branch Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for the charge of Simple Assault originating from the ACI Investigations Unit. Mr. Abiola was processed at the...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sprout Organics is recalling one lot of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches because they may contain elevated levels of lead.
Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels....
Starting Sunday night, September 21, and lasting for four consecutive nights, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402) overpass in East Greenwich. The closures are necessary for the demolition of a...
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:04 AM, Troopers arrested Antwyon Mitchell age 29, of 7 Manchester Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of Machinery/Plates/Other Contrivance or Incomplete Credit Cards; 2.) Deal in Credit Cards of Another or Forgery of Credit Card; 3.) Forgery...
On Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Troopers arrested Simone Williams, age 37, of 55 Salmon Street, Apartment #204, Providence, Rhode Island, for Receiving Stolen Goods – Less than $1500.00. This arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Gilmore Street in the City of Providence....
As part of its ongoing bridge replacement project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Friday night, September 19, will begin shifting travel lanes on Route 113 (East Avenue) where it passes over I-95 and I-295 in Warwick. The shift will be done in stages, but the current...
On Monday, September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM, Troopers arrested Johnathan Beckford age 20, of 138 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut on an affidavit and arrest warrant originating out of the Hope Valley Barracks for 1.) Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, 2.) Conspiracy, 3.) Larceny Over $1,500, 4.) Reckless...
