On August 19, 2026, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Christopher Pescatore, age 33, of 75 Sagamore Street, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession with Intent to Distribute One Ounce to One Kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), 2.) Possession with Intent to...
At 10:03 p.m., Troopers arrested Alexander J. Castro, age 27, of 40 Homestead Avenue, Apartment 1, Providence, Rhode Island, for Driving After Suspension of License – Fourth Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Branch Avenue, in the City of Providence. The subject was...
At 11:20 PM, Troopers arrested James R. Dean, age 32, of 691 Dry Bridge Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance – Ten Grams or Less (Crack Cocaine). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Carrie Ann Drive in the Town of West...
At 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Papa Ndiaye, Age 20, of 391 Pawtucket Avenue, Apartment 1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Providence Police Department for 1.) Reckless driving and 2.) Obstructing a Police Officer in the Execution of Duty. This...
LOCATION: CRANSTON
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, at approximately 5:30 AM, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Keishon McCants , age 28, of 30 Irving Street, Cranston, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant out of the Pawtucket Police Department for 1.)...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that L. Gregory Abilheira has joined the RI Department of State as Legal Counsel.
Abilheira's prior experience includes ten years with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, serving most recently as a Special Assistant...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today, on the first day of early voting for the statewide primary, reminding Rhode Islanders of important resources as they exercise their right to vote.
The RI Department of State and Office of the...
LOCATION: PROVIDENCE
On August 19, 2026, at approximately 6:30 AM, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and Troopers from the Lincoln Woods Barracks arrested Zackary Karnley, age 20, of 12 Steere Avenue - Apartment 1, Providence, Rhode Island for Violation of a Domestic No...
