# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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03/31/2026
Starting Monday night, April 6, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will establish a detour for traffic on Route 37 East heading to Post Road (Route 1) South, toward Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick. The current off-ramp (Exit 3A) will be closed and a...
03/31/2026
At 3:49 PM, Troopers arrested Juan Tavera, age 27, of 184 Peace Street, Apartment 2, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 North in the Town of West Greenwich. The subject was...
03/31/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
03/31/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
03/30/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announce a collaborative study with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Roger Williams University (RWU), and the Town of Portsmouth to examine Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (...
03/30/2026
At 11:00 PM, Troopers arrested Angel Merced, age 50 of 341 Friendship Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for 46G Violation on the original charge of Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance originating out of Providence Police Department,
03/30/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
03/30/2026
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp....
03/29/2026
At 11:43 AM, Troopers arrested Suzzane Nims, age 47, of 82 Mount Saint Charles Avenue, Apartment 2R, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for a Providence Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Cost Review on the original charge of Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance...
03/29/2026
At 3:00 PM, Troopers arrested Xavier Valle, age 20, of 270 Chad Brown Street, Providence, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Providence Police Department for 1.) Domestic Vandalism and 2.) Domestic Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of a motor...