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05/06/2026
At 12:27 AM, Troopers arrested John Flaxington, age 65, of 26 Barton Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving with a Suspended License – Special Circumstances (First Offense) 2.) Third Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the charge of Obstructing an...
05/06/2026
No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
05/06/2026
No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
05/05/2026
At 7:12 AM, Troopers arrested Angus Gore, age 32, of 51 Arlington Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs – Blood Results Pending – First Offense; 2.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – First Offense; and 3.) Disorderly...
05/05/2026
Providence, RI -- The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is excited to announce HBO's Emmy-award winning, hit drama series "The Gilded Age" is returning to Newport for filming on Season 4. Created by Lord Julian Fellowes ("Downton Abbey") and set in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island circa...
05/05/2026
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that Governor McKee nominated, and the Rhode Island Senate confirmed the following appointments to the RISCA Board: Maggie Anderson, Johnston; André Herrera, Providence; Kara Kunst, Warwick; and Michael Rose, Providence. Marisa...
05/05/2026
No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
05/05/2026
At 8:42 AM, Troopers arrested George Betters, age 40, of 190 Atwells Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance less than 10 Grams (Cocaine), 2.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance less than 10 Grams (Crack-Cocaine), 3.) Possession of...
05/04/2026
Starting on Friday night, May 15, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the Privilege Street Bridge in Woonsocket for its demolition and replacement. The bridge carries traffic over the Mill River, located close to the Massachusetts state line. It will be...
05/04/2026
On May 3, 2026, the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Jose Luis Palau, age 20, of 53 1st Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, for the following: One (1) count of Vandalism/Malicious Injury to Property. Mr. Palau was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail...