# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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06/08/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today applauded the passage of legislation that combats several forms of business identity theft, helps prevent business scams, and assists individuals and businesses who have been impacted by fraud. "The RI Department of State's Business...
06/04/2026
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Jason Dupuis, age 49, with last known address of 6101 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island as a Fugitive of Justice from the State of Massachusetts. Mr. Dupuis was arraigned at Third Division District Court where he waived...
06/04/2026
At 12:23 PM, Troopers arrested Marlon J. Alvarez Oliva, age 36, of 62 Chester Avenue Basement Apt., Providence, Rhode Island, for Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor stop on Route 146 in the Town of Lincoln. The subject...
06/04/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
06/03/2026
At 9:36 AM, Troopers arrested Austin Gomes, age 35, of 44 Clym Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on a Sixth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Domestic Assault-Vandalism originating out of the Providence Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor...
05/29/2026
- RIDOH Implements Monitoring System for Travelers from Ebola-Impacted Countries - The risk to the general public in Rhode Island remains Like states throughout the country, Rhode Island has implemented a symptom-monitoring system for travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the...
05/29/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is high...
05/23/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a stray cat found on Whippel Road in Burrillville tested positive for rabies on May 22. The cat was tested after biting a person in that area on May 20 and then being found under a homeowner's deck. Rabies is a fatal...
05/22/2026
Starting on Friday night, May 29, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift lanes on Post Road (Route 1) at its intersection with Gate Road in North Kingstown. RIDOT is building a new on-ramp to Route 403 West at this intersection, and the shift is needed for work on...
05/21/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is...