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State Government Press Releases

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09/11/2025
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 1:15 PM, Troopers arrested Edward Pesiri, age 56, of 481 Fairview Avenue, Coventry, Rhode Island, for a Third Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Simple Assault and/or Battery originating out of the Coventry...
09/11/2025
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM, Troopers arrested Manuela Ribeiro, age 77, of 44 Greenbriar Road, Brockton, Massachusetts, for Larceny Under $1500. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation and Ribeiro surrendering herself to the Lincoln Woods Barracks. Ribeiro was...
09/10/2025
Starting Monday, September 15, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will start routine annual testing of its Wrong Way Driver (WWD) detection systems. This work will require closing each ramp equipped with the WWD electrical signage for approximately 30 to 45 minutes over three...
09/09/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that effective Friday night, September 12 at 8 p.m., it will shift all travel lanes to the right on Route 37 East and West, from Route 2 (New London Avenue) to Power Road, in Cranston. This will allow RIDOT to create a...
09/09/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers of the Town of Richmond water system (PWS ID# RI1000040) and Town of Hopkinton water system (PWSID# RI2980473) that they should boil their water before consuming it. The water system is also communicating this precautionary boil...
09/08/2025
Starting Sunday night, September 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin overnight construction on a mini roundabout at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and Phillips Street in the village of Wickford. Working in coordination with the Town...
09/08/2025
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, September 8, the RI250 Commission, in coordination with the Little Compton 350 Committee and the Charlestown 250 Committee, will host the first two commemorative Liberty Tree plantings in Rhode Island. Throughout this fall and into 2026, a Liberty Tree will be...
09/07/2025
At 1:57 AM, Troopers arrested Jacinia Rusco, age 28, of 188 Merrimac Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – B.A.C Uknown – First Offense, and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor...
09/06/2025
At 3:25 PM, Troopers arrested Daril Geisser, age 32, of 80 Posnegansett Ave, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault and 2.) Domestic Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Narragansett Police Department. This arrest was the result of Troopers locating the subject under the 24-...
09/04/2025
Media Advisory Courtney Marciano For Immediate Release 401-318-0911 RIEMA to Host Third Annual Preparedness Month Blood Drive Event at Warwick Mall combines lifesaving blood donations with community safety and preparedness resources. Warwick, R.I. – The Rhode Island...