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State Government Press Releases

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09/17/2025
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...
09/17/2025
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....
09/17/2025
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...
09/17/2025
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...
09/17/2025
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....
09/16/2025
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...
09/16/2025
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...
09/16/2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division announced that informational materials for candidates and voters are now available for the upcoming special elections for Providence City Council – Ward 2, North Providence Town Council – District 2,
09/16/2025
On September 15, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Kenneth E. Doucette, age 49, of 5 Michael Street, Johnston, Rhode Island, on a Kent County Superior Court Warrant for Failure to Appear for Motion on an original charge of Domestic Strangulation originating...
09/16/2025
On Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:19AM, Troopers arrested Felix Cariano, age 54, of 57 Cleveland Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, on a Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Domestic Violence - Simple Assault originating out of the Central Falls...