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State Government Press Releases

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12/04/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – This afternoon, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore presented National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Awards, as well as the NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, to honorees at a State House ceremony. NASS Medallion Awards are presented by Secretaries of...
12/04/2024
Data recently released by the American Lung Association indicate that Rhode Island has emerged as a national leader in screening, early diagnosis, and treatment for lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths. The American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" examines rates of new cases,...
12/04/2024
On December 2, 2024, members of the Special Victims and Major Crimes Units arrested Masiel Ortiz, age 39, of 1090 Eddy Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, Rhode Island, for the following: 1.) First-Degree Child Abuse; and 2) Second-Degree Child Endangerment. Ms. Ortiz was processed at State Police...
12/04/2024
At 1:38 AM, Troopers arrested Valarie Cochran, age 57, of 1472 South County Trail, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offense (Phase I: 0.170% & Phase II: 0.167%); 2.) Weapons Other than Firearms Prohibited; 3.) Resisting...
12/04/2024
At 8:35 AM, Troopers arrested Juan Lora, age 32, of 76 Maple Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for two counts of Large Capacity Feeding Devices, originating out of the Pawtucket Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Jefferson...
12/04/2024
On Tuesday December 3rd at 9:52 AM, Troopers arrested Harry Luiz, age 39 of 237 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI on a Sixth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Pretrial Conference on the original charge of Driving with Suspended License originating out of State Police Lincoln...
12/03/2024
As the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) continues to do outreach and education regarding the State's new rental registry, RIDOH is reminding property owners that housing built before 1978 is assumed to have lead-based paint. Work that disturbs lead must be done properly to protect public...
12/03/2024
On Monday, December 2, 2024, at 1:07 PM, Troopers arrested Deddy Zeekeh, age 27, of 700 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence – Simple Assault originating out of Providence Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor...
12/03/2024
At 9:00 AM, Troopers arrested Myles Ross, age 26, of 6014 Burdon Center, Alexandria, Virginia for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty originating out of the State Police Hope Valley Barracks. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation conducted...
12/02/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, in partnership with the State House Restoration Committee, today announced that the Rhode Island State House will be open to the public on Saturday, December 7. As announced by the office of Governor Dan McKee last week, the Independent Man...