The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Office on Highway Safety today released the results of its annual seat belt survey which showed that seat belt usage in the Ocean State has hit an all time high of 93%. This puts Rhode Island above the national average of 91.4% compliance....
On August 6, 2025, members of the Intelligence Unit, the Violent Fugitive Task Force, the Auto Theft Unit, and the Uniform Bureau arrested Adalberto Pagan Benejan, age 40, of 21 Marshall Street, 1st Floor, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1) Two (2) counts of Possession of a Firearm Prohibited -...
At 9:30 AM, Troopers arrested Merffy Soto Tavarez, age 22, of 83 Sackett Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Sixth Division Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Summons on the original charge of Driving with Suspend/ Revoked/Cancelled License - Offense originating out of...
On August 14, 2025, Troopers arrested Raven Machado, age 27, of 289 Bradford Road, Westerly, Rhode Island for 1) Reckless Driving – First Offense. The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on South County Trail, in the Town of East Greenwich. Machado was transported to the State Police –...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Gooseberry Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change...
Providence, RI – Warner Brothers Pictures is thrilled to be filming an upcoming production in the City of Providence. The filmmakers, some of whom have roots here, are deeply grateful to the community and will do everything possible to minimize any inconvenience. A huge thank you for your warm...
On Friday night, August 22, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily shift all travel lanes on I-95 North to the left near the Route 37/Jefferson Boulevard service road (Exits 31A-C), as well as the lanes on the service road, in Warwick. The change creates a work zone so...
At 11:59 AM, Troopers arrested Eric Nelson, age, 53, of 520 2nd Avenue, Apartment 207, Woonsocket, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Passing of Counterfeit Certificates Bills or Notes, originating out of the Woonsocket Police Department. This arrest was a result of a motor...
On August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM, Troopers arrested Nolberto Cruz Hernandez, age 37, of 31 Whitestone Road, Sound Beach, New York for Larceny over $10,000. This arrest was the result of an investigation at the Barracks and Troopers responding to Second District Court and taking Cruz Hernandez into...
