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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In a launch coinciding with World AIDS Day 2024, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing a new "Rhode Island PrEP Champions" network (https://health.ri.gov/diseases/hivaids/about/prep/).
PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV. Available in a daily pill or an...
