The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is encouraging all Rhode Islanders to make health a part of their holiday this Thanksgiving.
"Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to gather with friends and family, and to reflect on the blessings in our lives. As always, we're asking everyone to take a...
At 2:22 AM, Troopers arrested Sara Reyes, age 32, of 24 Merino Street, Johnston, Rhode Island, for 1) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offence (Phase I: .165%, Phase II: .153%). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 6, in the City of...
On Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM, Troopers arrested James Garcia, age 48, of 208 Narragansett Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest...
On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM, Troopers arrested Alexis Cartagena, age 38, of 255 Arnold Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island on a Third District Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of 1.) Driving with Expired License originating out of the North...
On Saturday November 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Troopers arrested Christina Wilding, age 40, of 175 Broad Street, Apartment B32, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for Possession of a Scheduled I to V Controlled Substance (Morphine) – 10 Grams or Less. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a No...
At 7:30 PM, Troopers arrested Christopher Gillam, age 48, of 14 Chantilly Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense, 3.) Eluding Law Enforcement -Vehicle in...
On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM, Troopers arrested Malik Beauregard, age 22, of 32 George Street, Second Floor, North Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance 2 Ounces. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Brookside Avenue, in...
On Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:15 AM, Troopers arrested Isaiah Monteiro, age 21, of 145 Lexington Avenue, North Providence, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence – Violation of a Protection Order originating out of the Rhode Island State Police Lincoln Woods...
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its information online on autism and vaccines.
Response from the Rhode Island Department of Health
"There is absolutely no evidence that vaccines cause autism. Decades of scientific research do not suggest any...
