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07/15/2026
On July 14, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Joshua Mateer, age 43, with last known address of 164 Casell Street, Narragansett, Rhode Island as a Fugutive from Justice from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mateer was arraigned at Third Division District Court where he was remanded...
07/15/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov.
07/15/2026
At 2 :15 AM, Troopers arrested Luis Carela Carty, age 34, of 196 County Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, for 1.) Second District Court bench warrant for Failure to Appear for Pre Trial Confrence on the original charge of Operation Under Foreign License, originating out of the Portsmouth Police...
07/13/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the intersection of the Route 146 Service Road at Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield for excavation during the week, then paving over the weekend. The closures will be in effect nightly from Monday, July 13...
07/13/2026
As part of its ongoing operation to replace the Eddy Street Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has scheduled temporary short duration overnight closures of I-95 at the Eddy Street Bridge in Providence for steel beam placement. The temporary closures, up to 25 minutes...
07/13/2026
Starting Monday night, July 20, motorists can expect temporary overnight delays for three consecutive nights along Route 146 before and after the Twin River Road Bridge (Exit 4) in Lincoln while the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) installs new overhead directional signage. ...
07/11/2026
At 9:19 AM, Troopers arrested Jorge Hernandez, age 29, of 17 Balcom Street, Providence, Rhode Island for An Affidavit and Arrest Warrant Originating out of the State Police Headquarters for 1.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – 1st Offense 2.) Eluding Law Enforcement...
07/10/2026
Starting on Tuesday, July 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 (Hartford Pike) for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge, a small bridge located approximately ˝ mile west of the intersection of Route 101 and Anan...
07/10/2026
Effective Friday night, July 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to shift lanes to the left on Route 37 West, just before Exit 1D (Route 2 North) in Cranston. This will create a work zone on this side of the highway for continued demolition of the bridge carrying...
07/10/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement after replying to a letter from the United States Department of Justice: "On July 7, I received a letter from the United States Department of Justice which claimed to be an offer of assistance in...