On Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Troopers arrested Jiyong Jang, age 56, of 20110 Patriot Way, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, for Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of an accident investigation that occurred on Route 95 South in the City of Providence, and Jang turning himself in at the Lincoln Barracks. Jang was processed and misdemeanor released with a future Sixth Division District Court arraignment date.
On Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 5:14 PM, Troopers arrested Corey Woodard, age 40, of 89 Lonsdale Street, Apartment #6, West Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1.) Superior Court Full Bench Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance, originating out of the Coventry Police Department, 2.) Superior Court Full Bench Warrant for Manufacturing/Delivering/Possession with Intent, originating out of the Coventry Department, and 3.) Superior Court Full Bench Warrant for Manufacturing/Delivering/Possession with Intent, originating out of the Warwick Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 6 in the City of Providence. Woodard was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and turned over to the Adult Correctional Institutions Men's Intake Center.
On Thursday September 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM, Troopers arrested Jandel Morales, age 20, of 19 Mount Vernon Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) an Active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Johnston Police Department for the original charge of Violation of a Protection Order and 2.) an Active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant originating out of the Cranston Police Department for the original charge of Domestic Crank/Obscene Telephone Calls. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Branch Avenue in the City of Providence. Morales was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and turned over to the Cranston Police Department.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov