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04/30/2026
On April 29, 2026, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and the South Kingstown Police Department arrested Nathaniel Crockett , age 37, of 9 River Avenue, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the South Kingstown Police Department for the...
04/30/2026
No Arrests to Report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
04/30/2026
On Wednesday April 29, 2026, at 11:25 PM, Troopers arrested Ramsie Jewett, age 22, of 624 Washington Street, Apartment A21, Coventry, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Possession of a Schedule I to V Controlled Substance – 10 grams or less (Cocaine) out of the West Warwick...
04/30/2026
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Vanessa L. Castillo, age 38, of 34 Park Lane, Coventry, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs- B.A.C. Unknown- 1st Offense, 2.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor with Child Under 13...
04/29/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) Board recognized the 2025 HPLRP awardees at a State House ceremony today. The event also honored the critical contributions of donors and partners whose support continues to expand the program'...
04/29/2026
On Wednesday April 28, 2026 at 1:40 PM, Troopers arrested Misty Machado, age 47, of 1020 Bald Hill Road Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Obtaining Property by False Pretense/Personation – Over 10,000, 2.) Access To Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, 3.) Identity Fraud – 1st Offense 4.) Bank Fraud, and...
04/28/2026
Following a request from Governor Dan McKee to Amtrak, RIDOT secured extended work windows over the rail lines, allowing work to begin at 9:00 p.m. last night and continue through 5:00 a.m. today. Crews made good progress overnight. They installed concrete barriers along the edge of the ramp in...
04/28/2026
As a reminder, on Friday night, May 1, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland to replace the remaining portion of the bridge and to do final paving. The bridge carries Diamond Hill Road (Route 114) over...
04/27/2026
Visit the Rhode Island State House on Saturday, May 2 PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open for special Saturday hours on Saturday, May 2 in recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day. "
04/27/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 City of East Providence Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The City of East Providence has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated CWIRP is...