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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...
05/07/2026
On Tuesday night, May 12, weather permitting, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restore the original traffic pattern at the Douglas Pike Bridges (Route 7) where they pass over I-295 in Smithfield. Now that it has completed the replacement of these bridges, the...
05/07/2026
With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take measures to prevent tick and mosquito bites when outdoors. Avoiding tick bites prevents the transmission of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, such as anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis,...
05/06/2026
Following the recent sewage discharge event from the East Providence wastewater collection system in the area of Watchemoket Cove in East Providence, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public to avoid all direct contact with the water in Watchemoket Cove. While there are...
05/06/2026
CRANSTON, RI – The RI Department of State and the RI Board of Elections jointly hosted an operational tabletop exercise (TTX) for local election officials and stakeholders on Friday, May 1, 2026. Tabletop exercises enable participants to think through their proposed responses to realistic...