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05/14/2026
At 8:38 PM, Troopers arrested Dewon Northup, age 30, of 130 Wendell Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Domestic – Violation of No Contact Order – First Offense; and 2.) Driving After Suspension of License – Fourth or Subsequent Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop...
05/13/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding retailers that it is illegal to possess or sell kratom or kratom products in Rhode Island without a license from RIDOH. Licenses are also required for the distribution, manufacture, and importing of kratom into Rhode Island. This...
05/13/2026
On May 11, 2026, members of the HIDTA Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration Providence District Office, and the East Providence Police Department Special Investigations Unit arrested Lorenzo Medina Rivas, age 30, of 15 Sprague Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1)...
05/13/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
05/13/2026
On Tuesday May 12, 2026, at 1:58 AM, Troopers arrested Wackneer Aguilar Gil age 32, of 536 Branch Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island on an affidavit and arrest warrant out of the State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty and 2.) Giving False...
05/12/2026
With Rhode Islanders now spending more time outdoors, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take precautions to prevent rabies. Rabies is a serious, fatal disease that is most often transmitted to humans through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. People...
05/11/2026
In observance of National Water Safety Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) encourages all Rhode Islanders to take steps to keep themselves and the young people in their lives safe in and around water. "Drowning is the single-leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years...
05/11/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Woonsocket Water Division for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed City of Woonsocket private side lead service...
05/08/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, May 4, 2026, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the high school students selected as 2026 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding contributions to their...
05/07/2026
On Tuesday night, May 12, weather permitting, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restore the original traffic pattern at the Douglas Pike Bridges (Route 7) where they pass over I-295 in Smithfield. Now that it has completed the replacement of these bridges, the...