# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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02/02/2026
Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for selected arts and culture grant programs to organizations, arts educators, artists, folk and traditional artists, and arts and health projects. The agency also is announcing a new...
02/02/2026
On Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12:47 AM, Troopers arrested Robert A. Tripp, age 32, of 335 Whipple Street, Apartment #2, Fall River, Massachusetts, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – Second Offense (Phase I: .172% & Phase II: .158%), and 2.) Disorderly Conduct.
02/02/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
02/01/2026
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:49 AM, Troopers arrested Kimbery Maxwell, age 44, of 43 Sherida Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Check Kiting over $1,000. The arrest was a result of a Barracks investigation, and Maxwell turning herself in at the Lincoln Woods Barracks. Maxwell was...
02/01/2026
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Donald Dunwoody, age 67, of 2080 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, Rhode Island for 1.) Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Damage to Attended Vehicle. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the subject...
02/01/2026
At 1:54 AM, Troopers arrested Paul Raimondo, age 53, of 27 Greene Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of 1.) Fraudulent Checks over $1500, originating out of the Tiverton Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle...
01/31/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Erik Yanyar, Division Administrative Officer, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
01/31/2026
At 10:14PM, Troopers arrested Johnathan Kenenski, age 36, of 29 Spencer Drive, Westerly, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
01/31/2026
At 9:30 PM, Troopers arrested Jandir De Burgo, age 28, of 180 Columbine Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of 1.) Violation of a No Contact Order, 2.) Violation of a Family Court Restraining Order and 3.) Domestic Disorderly, originating...
01/31/2026
On Friday, January 30, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Nykole Tellado, age 31, with last known address 65 Lyman Street, Apartment #2, Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Massachusetts. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the...