On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 3:00 AM, Troopers arrested Jordan Morales, age 20, of 171 Lovers Lane, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, for Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Branch Avenue, in the City of Providence. Morales was...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Roger William Park Ponds (Edgewood Lake, Cunliff Lake, and Elm Lake) in Providence due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the George Washington Campground in Chepachet for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a stray cat found in the area of Newell Court in Coventry tested positive for rabies on July 10. The cat was tested after scratching a person in that area on July 7.
Rabies is a fatal disease if it is not treated before...
On July 9, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task arrested Felix Ramos, age 30, of 90 Fillmore Street, Apartment C, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant from the Providence Police Department for the following: 1) Breaking and Entering; 2) Domestic Simple...
At 12:01 PM, Troopers arrested Shawn Medina, age 24, of 108 Avenue B, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for Violation of a Family Court Protection Order- 2nd Offense (Two Counts). The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to Sixth District Court where Capitol Police had the subject detained. The...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at City Park and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become...
