http://www.ri.gov RI.gov Press Releases en-us [email protected] No incidents or arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or [email protected] Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48464 On November 27th at 9:59 AM, Troopers arrested Britt Benford, age 56, of 1 Cadillac Drive, Providence, Rhode Island, for a Providence Superior Court Full Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Violation Hearing on the original charge of Assault w/ Intent to Commit Specified Felonies originating... Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48463 At 11:40 PM, Troopers arrested Aisha Wilcox, age 38, of 42 Washington Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, on a Sixth Division District Court bench warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the Original Charge of Driving with a Suspended/Revoked License, originating out of the State Police... Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48462 Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. and Richmond Police Chief Elwood Johnson, Jr. joined with other state and local leaders to mark the completion of a traffic project that included the construction of a roundabout on Route 138 in Richmond. The $6.5... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48461 On November 26, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Michael Minor, age 60, of 22 Grant Avenue 1st Floor, Cranston, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Cocaine; 2) Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Schedule... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48460 At 1:15 AM, Troopers arrested George-Angel Torres, age 29, of 137 Hanover Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Violation of No Contact Order – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on the Airport Connector in the City of Warwick. Torres was processed at the State... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48459 No incidents or arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or [email protected] Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48458 On November 26th at 10:23 PM, Troopers arrested Mackenzy Scott, age 28, of 78 Lancashire Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on a Providence Superior Court bench warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the Original Charge of Sexual Offender – Failure to Notify, originating out of the... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48457 On Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM, Troopers arrested Ryan Mycroft, age 35, of 83 Taber Street, West Kingston, Rhode Island for 1.) Simple Assault and/or Battery 2.) Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a report of a disabled motor vehicle on South County... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48456 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is encouraging all Rhode Islanders to make health a part of their holiday this Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to gather with friends and family, and to reflect on the blessings in our lives. As always, we're asking everyone to take a... Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48455 No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or [email protected] Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48453 At 2:30 PM, Troopers arrested Sean Willard, age 49, of 9 Sutton Street, Smithfield, RI on an active Bench Warrant for Reciprocal Body Attachment on a Family Court Reciprocal Body Attachment out of Providence/Bristol County Family Court. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route... Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48454 At 10:17 AM, Troopers arrested Gianna Roma, age 27, of 95 Tampa Avenue, Warwick, RI for Possession of a Controlled Substance I-V Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48452 On November 25th at 4:39 PM, Troopers arrested Charlie Vick, age 35, of 15 Sherman Street, Peabody, Massachusetts as a 1.) Fugitive From Justice the on the charge of Possession of Large Capacity Weapon from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and 2.) Providence Superior Court Bench Warrant for... Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48451 Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD accepted today the recommendation of Rhode Island's Health Services Council to approve the Change in Effective Control applications for the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The prospective sale has now received all the state-... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48450 On November 22, 2024, members of the ACI Investigations Unit charged Abiodun Okikiola, age 33, last known address of 25 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island, with the following: 1)Simple Assault and/or Battery. Mr. Okikiola was arraigned in Third District Court and released to the custody of Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48449 ARREST: 24RIK2-464-AR LOCATION: WARWICK At 10:46 AM, Troopers arrested Kenneth Ramirez, age 25, of 63 Salmon Street, Providence, RI for 1.) Driving with a Suspended License – Certain Violations. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48448 On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:15 AM, Troopers arrested Austin Wojtanowski, age 25, of 1047 Eddy Street, Apartment #3, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor - B.A.C. Unknown - First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test - First Offense. The... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48447 On Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 8:50 AM, Troopers arrested Kenneth E. Wilson, age 54, of 331A South County Trail, Exeter, Rhode Island for a Washington County Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Violation Hearing on the original charge of Breaking and Entering of Dwelling... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48446 At 4:47 PM, Troopers arrested Jennifer Burns, age 49, of 985 Brighton Way, Warwick Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Uknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Broadway... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48445 ARREST: 24RIK2-461-AR LOCATION: EAST GREENWICH At 7:02 PM, Troopers arrested Maura McKenna, age 48, of 68 Laurel Ridge Avenue, Burrillville, Rhode Island for 1.) Third District Court bench warrant for Failure to Appear for Pretrial Conference on the original charge of Driving with a... Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48444 No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or [email protected] Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48441 At 1:56 PM, Troopers arrested Jordy Guzman, age 20, of 25 Tobey Street, Providence, Rhode Island on Affidavit and Arrest Warrant out of the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks for Failure to Stop for Accident Resulting in Damage to Vehicle. The arrest was a result of a barracks investigation and... Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48442 On Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:25 PM, Troopers arrested Marcus Caparco, age 53, of 7 Church Street, Smithfield, RI, for a 1) Superior Court Bench Warrant on the original charge of Domestic Violence - Violation of No Contact Order. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 6... Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48443 At 10:50 AM, Troopers arrested Brooke Santilli, age 31, of 470 Branch Avenue, Floor #3, Providence, Rhode Island for Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance - Less than 10 Grams (Adderall). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Pine Street, in the City of Providence.... Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48439 ARREST: 24RIK2-460-AR LOCATION: NORTH KINGSTOWN At 5:45 PM, Troopers arrested Shareva Page, age 33, of 732 Charles Street, Providence Rhode Island, for 1.) Bank Fraud – Over $1,500.00, and 2.) Fraudulent Checks – Over $1,500.00 (Two Counts). This arrest was the result of a... Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48440 No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or [email protected] Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48438 On Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:24 AM, Troopers arrested Anthony Lara Jimenez, age 25, of 630 Thorn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania for 1) Reckless Driving, 2) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense, and 3) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The... Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48437 On November 21, 2024, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Felix Cortes, age 26, of 760 Manton Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of a Stolen Firearm; 2) Possession of a Firearm While Committing a Controlled Substance Violation; 3) Possession of a Firearm While... Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48436 On November 21st at 12:37 PM, Troopers arrested Bentura Hernandez, age 39, of 7 Loveday Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Sixth District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Driving Without/Expired License, originating out of the State Police... Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48434 No arrests. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'Heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or [email protected] Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48435 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling approximately 167,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The fresh products have a "use by" date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled... Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48432 PROVIDENCE, RI – Last night, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Rhode Island artist Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon unveiled a new portrait, titled Roger Williams: Trailblazer of Religious Freedom, at a State House ceremony. "Despite his prominent role in our state's founding and history, there are Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48427 As a part of on-going efforts to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about the importance of using antibiotics properly. People should only use antibiotics when they are truly necessary, and antibiotics should be used... Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48425 Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. and Middletown Town Administrator Shawn Brown today joined with other state and local leaders to mark the completion of a project to reconstruct a portion of Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, one of the town's busiest... Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48420 Providence, RI – The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) continues to hold in-person and online meetings to improve and simplify its grant guidelines and application process. Key staff members will host and discuss changes to the grant programs they manage. The arts agency is... Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48415 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots. These carrots should no longer be in grocery stores, but may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. These carrots were sold... Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48414 Beginning Friday night, November 15 at 9 p.m. through Monday morning, November 18 at 6 a.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close Route 146A South at Route 146 in North Smithfield for demolition associated with the reconstruction of this interchange. During this time,... Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48390 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Yu Shang Food Inc. is recalling more than 4,500 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were produced from October 21, 2024, to October 27, Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48389 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, and Waterman Reservoir in Glocester/Smithfield. The... Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48374 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Smith and Sayles Reservoir in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as... Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48367 PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement: "Today, I am tremendously proud of the staff of the RI Department of State, the staff of the State Board of Elections, the 39 local boards of canvassers, and each and every poll worker who volunteered... Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48366 Todd Trebour, Executive Director of R.I. State Council on the Arts: On behalf of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), we are thrilled that Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly approved ballot Question #5, which is the Cultural Arts and Economy Grant Program. We want to thank Gov. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48364 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Savencia Cheese is recalling select soft ripened cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are affected by this recall: - Aldi Emporium Selection Brie Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48363 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting customers of the Town of Richmond Public Water System and the Town of Hopkinton Public Water System that they should boil their water before consuming from Thursday November 7th through at least Monday, November 18th. This boil water... Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48357 U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, Congressman Gabe Amo, and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. today gathered with Amtrak leadership and other federal, state and local leaders to kick off a long-awaited project to... Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48356 PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the General Election taking place tomorrow, November 5, 2024. Early voting continues today through 4 p.m. Eligible Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48352 Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, and Rhode Island state, city, and school leaders gathered with students today at Hope High School for the Arts to... Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48342 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Warwick Pond in Warwick. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.... Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48339 CRANSTON, R.I. – To better help Rhode Islanders understand the vote tallying and public results reporting process, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released the following timeline: November 5th Polling Place These are ballots cast in-person at polling places on November 5th, encrypted,... Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48336