On March 6, 2026, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Michael Shaffer, age 49, of 319 Providence St, APT 322, West Warwick, RI 02893, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Shaffer was processed at the Wickford Barracks and transported to...
At 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Luis Acevedo Lopez, age 22, of 240 Clarence Street, Providence, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Lincoln Woods Barracks for 1.) Forgery and Counterfeiting 2.) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses/Personation over $10,000 and 3)...
On March 3, 2026, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested John Roccabello, age 52, of 101 Manchester Farm Road, North Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine; 2) Possession with the Intent to...
Providence, RI – Rhode Island was one of 28 states to receive a national grant of $77,500 to advance creative-aging programs for older adults in the state. The grant from a joint venture between the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E.A. Michelson Philanthropy will be...
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 12:05 AM, Troopers arrested Augusto Cruz Herrera, age 51, of 26 Wood Street, Floor 2, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest warrant for Violation of a Court Order originating out of the Pawtucket Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor...
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Troopers arrested Richard Ford, age 64, of 1021 Main Street, Apt. 1105, West Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I – V Under 10 Grams (Crack Cocaine). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route...
At 9:10 AM, Troopers arrested Anthony Vonphakdy, age 31, of 202 East Poplar Road, Sterling, Virginia for 1.) Fugitive from Justice out of Virginia for the original charges of Felony Grand Larceny and Misdemeanor Assault and Battery originating out of the Leesburg Police Department. This arrest...
At 12:00 PM, Troopers arrested Irene Collins, age 51, of 63 Salmon Street Apt. #203, Providence, Rhode Island on a Fourth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving with Suspended/Revoked License originating out of the State Police Hope...
