On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:30 PM, Troopers arrested Amanda L. Harvey, age 35, of 44 Volturno Street, North Providence, Rhode Island on a Providence Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Restitution Review on the original charge of Embezzlement and Fraudulent Conversion...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing:
--The state's first human case, in 2024, of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in a person from Providence County and in their 70s;
--The state's second probable human...
The Town-owned Central Pike Bridge in Foster (locally known as the Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge) is scheduled to close for replacement on Monday, September 16 for approximately four months.
The low volume bridge, carrying approximately 180 vehicles per day, was built in 1953 and carries Central...
On September 10, 2024, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Thomas Fontaine, age 39, of 61 Ninigret Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of Child Pornography; and 2) Transfer of Child Pornography. Mr. Fontaine was...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can...
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 12:47 AM, Troopers arrested Jorge Herrera, age 43, of 107 Columbia Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault, 2.) Domestic Disorderly Conduct, and 3.) Domestic Refusal to Relinquish a Telephone. This arrest was the result of Troopers...
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 At 7:11 PM, , Troopers arrested Julio Macancela, age 46, of 39 Sheridan Street, Danbury, Connecticut for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – Second Offense B.A.C .15 or Greater (Phase I - % .229 BAC, Phase II - % .224 BAC). The arrest...
On September 9, 2024, members of the ACI Investigations Unit charged Paul Molloy, age 43, last known address of 23 Grove Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive from Justice out of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Molloy was arraigned in Third District Court, where he waived...
On Monday, September 9, 2024, at 8:16 AM, Troopers arrested Yeison Montoya Pinto, age 22, of 6 Bell Court, East Hartford, Connecticut, for 1.) Forgery and Counterfeiting of Registration Plates, and 2.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V – Under 10 Grams (Cocaine). This arrest was...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the primary elections taking place tomorrow, September 10, 2024.
Early voting continues today through 4 p.m....
