# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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05/22/2026
Starting on Friday night, May 29, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift lanes on Post Road (Route 1) at its intersection with Gate Road in North Kingstown. RIDOT is building a new on-ramp to Route 403 West at this intersection, and the shift is needed for work on...
05/22/2026
On Thursday, May 22, 2026, at 10:30 PM, Troopers arrested Gino Page, age 30, of 2 Whispering Pines Court, West Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs - BAC Unknown - Second Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test - Second Offense. The...
05/22/2026
No arrests to report Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
05/22/2026
At 4:10 PM, Troopers arrested Muhammad Baig, age 40, of 20 Lisi Lane, Providence, Rhode Island, for Reckless Driving. This arrest was the result of a road rage incident on Route 10 South in the City of Cranston. Baig was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed, arraigned...
05/22/2026
No Arrests to Report. Media Contact: Captain David T. Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
05/21/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is...
05/21/2026
On May 20, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Darryl Larrivee, age 38, of 48 Union Street, Warren, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Violation of Community Supervision originating from the ACI Investigations Unit. Mr. Larivee was arraigned in Second Division District...
05/21/2026
On Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM, Troopers out of the Hope Valley Barracks arrested Andrew Harrington, Age 40, of 24 Wilford Court, Apartment 2, Pawcatuck, Connecticut for Domestic Violence – Simple Assault and/or Battery. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a disturbance at...
05/21/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
05/21/2026
At 12:03 AM, Troopers arrested Darren Souvannavongsa, age 28, of 413 9th Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offense (Phase I: 0.186% & Phase II: 0.196%). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 146 in...