The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. A person in their 50s from Providence County has tested positive for WNV. The results were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 3....
At 5:30 PM, Troopers arrested Joseph King Jr., age 51, of 41 Varnum Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Bank Fraud, 2.) Fraudulent Checks – Over $1,500.00 and 3.) Check Kiting – Over $1,000.00. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation and the subject turning himself in at the...
On Monday November 3, 2025, at 11:05 AM, Troopers arrested Monica Dacosta, age 34, of 28 Apollo Road, Apartment 4D, East Providence, Rhode Island for Obstruction of a Police Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and Dacosta turning herself in at the...
At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources available to help people live tobacco-free, including free medication,
On October 28, 2025, members of the Major Crimes Unit, assisted by the Violent Fugitive Task Force, arrested Preston Schuster, age 21, of 24 Carey Street, Newport, Rhode Island, for Violation of No Contact Order. Mr. Schuster was processed at State Police Headquarters, presented as a bail violator...
On Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1:13 AM, Troopers arrested Aaron Decosta, age 38, of 97 Lenox Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs B.A.C Uknown and 2.) Refusal to Submit a Chemical Test. This arrest was the result of a motor...
At 9:18 AM, Troopers arrested Edualdo D. Viruet, age 26, of 101 Althea Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol or Revolver, and 2.) Large Capacity Feeding Device (Two Counts). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 4 in the...
At 1:45 AM, Trooper Moretti arrested Soleil Rodriguez, age 32, of 633 Douglas Avenue, Apt 1, Providence, Rhode Island on a Third District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving with a Suspended License originating out of the Rhode Island State...
At 9:39 AM, Troopers arrested Luiz Pimental, age 30, of 224 Long Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1) three (3) Third Division District Court Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear for Pretrial Conference on the original charge of Driving with a Suspended License and 2) a Providence Family Court...
