# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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06/05/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the passage of a $45 million bond question for the construction of a Rhode Island State History Center in the FY2027 State budget by the Rhode Island House of Representatives: "For years,...
06/05/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a woodchuck found in the area of Cul De Sac Way in the Riverside section of East Providence tested positive for rabies on June 4. A second woodchuck was captured on June 5 and submitted for testing to RIDOH's State Health...
06/05/2026
On June 3, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Luis Hernandez, age 38, with last known address of 480 East Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with the following: 1) Possession of Controlled Substance - Less than 10 grams. Mr. Hernandez was arraigned in Third Division District Court, where he...
06/05/2026
At 12:29 PM, Troopers arrested Sobeydi Severino, age 36, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Johnston Police Department. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a motor vehicle accident on Route 295 in the Town of Johnston.
06/05/2026
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are seeking public comment on the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Intended Use Plan (IUP) for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), which includes the proposed SFY 2027 Project Priority...
06/05/2026
At 1:30 PM, Troopers arrested Matthew Dampier, age 32, of 5 Rolling Hill Drive, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence - Simple Assault, and 2.) Domestic Violence - Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of troopers responding to 5 Rolling Hill Drive, Exeter for a well-being check...
06/05/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
06/04/2026
As part of its ongoing I-95 15 Bridges project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on June 10 will begin making a series of changes to roads and ramps near the interchange with Route 10 and I-95 in Cranston. These include reopening a ramp to I-95 South and closing an off-ramp to...
06/04/2026
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Jason Dupuis, age 49, with last known address of 6101 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island as a Fugitive of Justice from the State of Massachusetts. Mr. Dupuis was arraigned at Third Division District Court where he waived...
06/04/2026
At 12:23 PM, Troopers arrested Marlon J. Alvarez Oliva, age 36, of 62 Chester Avenue Basement Apt., Providence, Rhode Island, for Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor stop on Route 146 in the Town of Lincoln. The subject...