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07/29/2026
On Tuesday July 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Erick Ventura age 25, of 112 Ophelia Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I-V (Psylocibin) Over 10 Grams, 2.) Disorderly Conduct, and 3.) Obstruction of Officer in Execution of Duty. This...
07/29/2026
At 1:22 AM, Troopers arrested Nelson Morales Marquez, age 25, of 782 Bernon Street Apartment 2, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for 1.) License or Permit Required for Carrying Pistol and 2.) Large Capacity Feeding Devices Prohibited (3 Counts). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
07/29/2026
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:40 PM, Troopers arrested Frank Dubois, age 51, of 64 Oak Street, Cranston, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC .10 to .15 – 1st Offense (Phase I: 0.109%, Phase II: 0.112%). The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on...
07/28/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
07/24/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 Smithfield Public Water Supply Board Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The Smithfield Water Supply Board has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This...
07/24/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 Smithfield Public Water Supply Board Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The Smithfield Water Supply Board has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This...
07/26/2026
On Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:08 PM, Troopers arrested Dennis Livieratos, age 68, of 35 Larivee Lane West Springfield, Massachusetts, for License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol. The arrest was the result of motor vehicle stop on Victory Highway in the Town of Exeter. The subject was...
07/24/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following statement: "For 250 years, our democratic republic has flourished through debate, discourse, and collaboration - even when we have held different views on political issues. However, since 2020, one perpetual line...
07/24/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following scam alert: The Rhode Island Department of State's Election Division has been alerted to a phishing attempt that issues a false warning to voters regarding verification of their voter information. The email...
07/22/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following statement: The Rhode Island Department of State is aware of the voter registration issue that has been identified in New Jersey. The RI Department of State is in close communication with the Division of Motor...