Data from the American Lung Association's recently released "State of Lung Cancer" annual report indicate that Rhode Island remains a national leader in screening, early diagnosis, and treatment for lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths.
-- In Rhode Island, 31.0% of those at high risk...
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:36 AM, Troopers arrested Maegan Clark, age 34, of 16 Colonial Way, West Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – BAC UNK – 1st Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on New London Avenue in...
At 8:38 PM, Troopers arrested Dewon Northup, age 30, of 130 Wendell Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Domestic – Violation of No Contact Order – First Offense; and 2.) Driving After Suspension of License – Fourth or Subsequent Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding retailers that it is illegal to possess or sell kratom or kratom products in Rhode Island without a license from RIDOH. Licenses are also required for the distribution, manufacture, and importing of kratom into Rhode Island.
This...
On May 11, 2026, members of the HIDTA Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration Providence District Office, and the East Providence Police Department Special Investigations Unit arrested Lorenzo Medina Rivas, age 30, of 15 Sprague Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1)...
On Tuesday May 12, 2026, at 1:58 AM, Troopers arrested Wackneer Aguilar Gil age 32, of 536 Branch Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island on an affidavit and arrest warrant out of the State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty and 2.) Giving False...
With Rhode Islanders now spending more time outdoors, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take precautions to prevent rabies.
Rabies is a serious, fatal disease that is most often transmitted to humans through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. People...
At 1:50 AM, Troopers arrested Michael Kieloch, age 43, of 19 Merrick Street, Rumford, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
