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State Government Press Releases

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07/26/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Kent County YMCA in Warwick for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may...
07/26/2024
On July 24, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Carlos Camarena, age 18, of 38 Cold Spring Place, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of a Firearm While Committing a Controlled Substance Violation; 2) Large-Capacity Feeding Devices Prohibited; 3) Possession With...
07/26/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Boar's Head Provisions Co. is recalling all liverwurst products currently available because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company is also recalling additional deli meat products that were produced...
07/26/2024
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2023 Portsmouth Water and Fire District Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The Portsmouth Water and Fire District has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This...
07/26/2024
At 1:13 PM, Troopers arrested Andres Moreno, age 30 for 1.) Giving False Document to Public Official. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation by Troopers and a warrant check at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, in the City of Cranston. Moreno was transported, processed, and...
07/26/2024
No incidents or arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
07/26/2024
At 2:56 PM, Troopers arrested Lionel Lugo, age 42 of 35 Salmon Street Apt. #103 Providence Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest warrant for Larceny originating out of the Providence Police Department. The arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Manton Avenue in the City of Providence.
07/26/2024
At 5:56 PM, Troopers arrested Tomas Leon Xorxe, age 26, of 280 North Warren Avenue Apt #3 Brockton, Massachusetts on a Sixth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Central Falls Police Department. The...
07/25/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Kent County YMCA in Warwick, Kingston's Camp and Camp Hoffman in South Kingston due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a...
07/25/2024
At 6:15 PM, Troopers arrested Keven Miller, Age 56, of 3 Woodbine Lane, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence- Electronic Tracking Device of a Motor Vehicle – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation conducted by Troopers Furtado and Goodridge. The subject...