On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Keith Martin, age 55, of 63 Ashfield Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on a Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the charge of Driving With a Suspended License originating out of the Pawtucket Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Branch Avenue, in the City of Providence. Martin was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and then turned over to the Sixth Division District Court.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 2:01 PM, Troopers arrested Natalia Veliz, age 42, of 131 Gentian Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Throwing Articles at a Moving Vehicle. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and Veliz being located by the East Providence Police Department. Veliz was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned and released pending a future court date.
On Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:30 AM, Troopers arrested Pavel Radu, age 42, of 2355 East 12th Street, Apartment #4J, Brooklyn, New York, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs - BAC Unknown - First Offense (Blood Results Pending), 2.) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, and 3.) Reckless Driving. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a motor vehicle crash on Route 95 North, in the City of Providence. Radu was treated at Rhode Island Hospital, arraigned and released pending a future date at the Sixth Division District Court.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov