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09/11/2026
On Thursday September 10, 2026, at 11:43 PM, Troopers arrested Bolivar Torres, age 72, of 66 Melissa Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and or Drugs BAC Unknown 1st Offense 2.) Refusal to Submit Chemical Test 1st offense. The arrest was a...
09/11/2026
LOCATION: CRANSTON On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 7:30AM, Members of the Special Victims Unit and the Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Joseph Garcia, age 46, of 120 Pontiac Ave, Apt. #2, Cranston Rhode Island for four (4) counts of Second Degree Child Molestation. Mr....
09/11/2026
At 9:55 A.M., Troopers arrested Collin Dionne, age 19, of 175 Austin Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island for 1.) Felony Assault by Use of Device Similar in Appearance to a Firearm and; 2.) Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of Trooper locating a BOLO vehicle who brandished a firearm,...
09/10/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Steven J. Haynes District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
09/10/2026
At 1:12 PM Troopers arrested Ridge E. Spears, age 30, of 53 Indian Cedar Drive, Charlestown, Rhode Island for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 North in the Town of West Greenwich. The subject was transported to the Hope...
09/09/2026
At 10:12 p.m, troopers arrested Samantha L. Conn, age 37, of 435 Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving under the Influence of Alcohol – BAC Unknown – First Offense 2.) Reckless Driving – First Offense and 3.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest...
09/09/2026
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:26 A.M., Troopers arrested Christopher Wood, age 38, of 92 Bates Avenue, Coventry, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Violation of a Domestic Violence No Contact Order, originating out of the West Warwick Police Department. This arrest was the...
09/09/2026
At 11:40 PM, Troopers arrested Nuno J. Carvalho, age 51, of 344 Cambridge Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Bad Checks over $1,500 originating out of the Tiverton Police Department. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 6 in the City of...
09/08/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the primary elections taking place tomorrow, September 9, 2026. Early voting continues today through 4 p.m....
09/08/2026
At 10:18 AM, Troopers arrested Pedro Ramos, age 36, of 580 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence – Criminal Violation of a No Contact Order – 3rd + Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Killingly Street in the Town of Johnston. The subject...