At 12:06 AM, Troopers arrested Adam Gomez, age 20, of 115 Fletcher Street, Whitinsville, Massachusetts for 1.) Street Racing and 2.) Reckless Driving. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 146 South in the Town of Lincoln. Mr. Gomez was transported to the State Police...
At 11:03 PM, Troopers arrested Edwin Mena Cabay, age 33, of 993 Social Street Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offense (Phase I: 0.164% & Phase II: 0.166%). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Atwells Avenue in...
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Gary Tavares, age 65, of 497 Switch Road, Richmond, Rhode Island, for one (1) count of Vandalism. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Gaming Enforcement Unit. Mr. Tavares was processed, arraigned...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that it will extend the ongoing overnight closures of Route 4 South for steel placement at the South County Trail Bridge (Route 2 over Route 4 South) in East Greenwich to Monday and Tuesday nights, May 4 and 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) Board recognized the 2025 HPLRP awardees at a State House ceremony today. The event also honored the critical contributions of donors and partners whose support continues to expand the program'...
Following a request from Governor Dan McKee to Amtrak, RIDOT secured extended work windows over the rail lines, allowing work to begin at 9:00 p.m. last night and continue through 5:00 a.m. today.
Crews made good progress overnight. They installed concrete barriers along the edge of the ramp in...
As a reminder, on Friday night, May 1, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland to replace the remaining portion of the bridge and to do final paving. The bridge carries Diamond Hill Road (Route 114) over...
Visit the Rhode Island State House on Saturday, May 2
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open for special Saturday hours on Saturday, May 2 in recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day.
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Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 City of East Providence Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update.
The City of East Providence has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated CWIRP is...
