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State Government Press Releases

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05/13/2026
On Tuesday May 12, 2026, at 1:58 AM, Troopers arrested Wackneer Aguilar Gil age 32, of 536 Branch Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island on an affidavit and arrest warrant out of the State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty and 2.) Giving False...
05/12/2026
No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
05/12/2026
With Rhode Islanders now spending more time outdoors, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take precautions to prevent rabies. Rabies is a serious, fatal disease that is most often transmitted to humans through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. People...
05/12/2026
At 1:50 AM, Troopers arrested Michael Kieloch, age 43, of 19 Merrick Street, Rumford, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
05/11/2026
No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov.
05/11/2026
In observance of National Water Safety Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) encourages all Rhode Islanders to take steps to keep themselves and the young people in their lives safe in and around water. "Drowning is the single-leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years...
05/11/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Woonsocket Water Division for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed City of Woonsocket private side lead service...
05/11/2026
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Nicole Salguero, age 35, of 90 Morse Avenue, Attleboro, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – Third Offense; 2.) Driving After Denial/Revocation/Suspended – Certain Violations – First Offense; and 3.)...
05/11/2026
At 9:15 AM, Troopers arrested Acssana Galvao, age 27, of 653 Columbia Road Apt. 1, Boston, Massachusetts for 1) Reckless Driving- Eluding Law Enforcement in a High - Speed Pursuit- 1st Offense. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the subject being located by the Pawtucket...
05/08/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, May 4, 2026, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the high school students selected as 2026 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding contributions to their...