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State Government Press Releases

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10/09/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024, and...
10/09/2024
On the nights of October 15-17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close the Providence Street Bridge over I-295 in West Warwick for ongoing work at the bridge. Motorists are advised to use the signed detour via Route 2 and East Avenue during the closure period from 10 p.m....
10/09/2024
This school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, the national and local arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and Rhode Island State Council on the...
10/09/2024
On October 8, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Kevend Castillo, age 27, of 21 Washburn Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession with the Intent to Deliver 1 oz -1 kilogram of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance – Cocaine; 2) Possession with the Intent to...
10/09/2024
No incidents or arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
10/09/2024
At 12:51 AM, Troopers arrested Keven Salazar, age 32, of 317 Carter Avenue, Apartment 1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for Driving After Suspension of License – Certain Violations – First Offense. The arrest as the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Pawtucket. Salazar was...
10/08/2024
For one night only, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close one lane on Route 146 North and detour traffic on Sayles Hill Road where it meets Route 146 in North Smithfield. The closures will create a work zone so...
10/08/2024
On October 4, 2024, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit and the Wickford Barracks arrested Guo Jin Chen, age 69, of 20 Teakwood Court, East Greenwich, Rhode island, for the following: 1) Nine (9) counts of Casino Cheating - Place, Increase, Decrease, Cancel, Remove, or Attempt To, With...
10/08/2024
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on its intent to reaffirm a Categorical Exclusion issued to Paige Associates on April 30, 2021. RIDOH previously reviewed for approval the request by Paige Associates (PWS # 1900020) for a Categorical Exclusion determination...
10/08/2024
At 8:32 AM, Troopers arrested, Harold Smith, age 52, of 259 Fuller Avenue, Central Falls, Rhode Island for Violation of a Domestic No Contact Order – 3rd Offense (Felony). The arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation conducted by Troopers and the subject responding to Superior Court....