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08/06/2025
At 12:17 AM, Troopers arrested Tyler Morgan, age 36, of 122 Waterman Avenue, North Providence, for 1.) Domestic Violence – Criminal Violation of a No Contact Order – 1st Offense, 2.) Possession of a Schedule I–V Controlled Substance - 10 Grams or Less (Methamphetamine), and 3.) Obstructing Officer...
08/05/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a rabid bat with injuries of unknown origin was found in Beavertail State Park in Jamestown on July 30th at approximately 9 a.m. The injured bat was found by a worker adjacent to the water hose spigot on the Lighthouse...
08/05/2025
Starting on Saturday night, August 16, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily reduce the travel lanes from two to one in each direction on Route 2 (New London Avenue) at the Route 37 overpass in Cranston. The change is the first step in a series of traffic pattern...
08/05/2025
No arrests to report Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
08/05/2025
No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
08/05/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
08/04/2025
On August 3, 2025, members of the HIDTA Unit arrested Wyatt Laprade, age 28, of 10 Silk Lane, Scituate, Rhode Island, for the following: 1. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance/Cocaine to an Undercover Police Officer; 2. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule...
08/04/2025
Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for selected arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Artists, Artist Open Studio Tours and the State Cultural Facilities Grant Program. The deadline to...
08/04/2025
At 12:18 AM, Troopers arrested Edwin Rivas Gonzalez, age 35, of 137 Broadway, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1.) Reckless Driving – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Pawtucket. The subject was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods...
08/04/2025
At 1:26 PM, Troopers arrested Joseph Polouski, age 55, of 237 Thompson Road, Apartment #2, Webster, Massachusetts for 1.) Vandalism; 2.) Willful Tresspass. The arrest was the result of a Barracks Investigation and the subject turning himself into the Hope Valley Barracks. The subject was processed,