The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for most Rhode Islanders 6 months of age and older to protect against serious illness from COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months.
"COVID-19 vaccine can help prevent serious illness and hospitalization,...
On September 18, 2025, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Jonathan Leamy, age 39, with last known address of 215 Tiffany Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, with the following: 1) Simple Assault. Mr. Leamy was arraigned in Third Division District Court, where he was granted surety bail and remanded to...
At 1:50 PM, Troopers arrested Raul Jimenez, age 38, of 87 Progress Ave, Apartment 3, Providence, Rhode Island, on a Third District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving with an Expired License- 4+ Offense originating out of the North Providence...
On Thursday, September 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM, Troopers arrested Troy J. Torres, age 19, of 12 Walker Lane, Lincoln, Rhode Island on an active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Possession of Marijuana – More than Two (2) Ounces. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation conducted by...
On September 17, 2025, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Matthew Shevlin, age 28, of 910 Mendon Road, Apt. 2, Cumberland, Rhode Island, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Shevlin was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, processed, and...
Several Northeastern states and America's largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and today formally announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise, improve coordination,...
On Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Troopers arrested Jiyong Jang, age 56, of 20110 Patriot Way, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, for Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of an accident investigation that occurred on Route 95 South in the City of...
On September 16, 2025, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Whab Abiola, age 42, with last known address of 30 Branch Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for the charge of Simple Assault originating from the ACI Investigations Unit. Mr. Abiola was processed at the...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sprout Organics is recalling one lot of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches because they may contain elevated levels of lead.
Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels....
