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Rhode Island State Police Press Releases

28 Press Releases
  • Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:58 GMT

    Hope Valley

    At approximately 8:00 AM, Troopers arrested Mathew Mazzone, age 41, of 111 Sheffield Hill Road, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault – 1st Offense 2.) Domestic Vandalism – 1st Offense 3.) Domestic Refusal to Relinquish/Damage a Telephone. …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 10:22 GMT

    Lincoln Woods Barracks

    At 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Felix Vazquez, age 26, of 113 Fuller Avenue, Apt 1, Central Falls, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant issued by the Pawtucket Police Department for 1.) Domestic Violence - Simple Assault and/or Battery - 1st …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 10:22 GMT

    Hope Valley Barracks

    No arrests reported Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 10:22 GMT

    Detective Bureau

    On Monday, June 15, 2026, members from the Special Victims Unit arrested Jose DaCosta, age 66, of 53 Highland Avenue, Ledyard, Connecticut for First Degree Child Molestation (two counts). Mr. DaCosta was taken into custody in Connecticut and extradited to …

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  • Published on June 14, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

    Scituate Barracks

    At 09:19 PM, Troopers arrested Lisa Godin, age 57, of 125 Westcott Ave, Cranston, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor- BAC Unknown and 2.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – 1st Offense. This arrest was the result of …

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  • Published on June 14, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Wickford

    At 6:27 PM, Troopers arrested Charles R. Dorsey, age 43, of 1225 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs - B.A.C. Unknown - First Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test - Second …

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  • Published on June 14, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Hope Valley Barracks

    On Saturday, June 14, 2026, at 10:54 AM, Troopers arrested Kevin Decena De Los Santos, age 22, of 753 Providence Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Operating Vehicle Without Ignition Interlock System – First Offense and 2.) Driving After Denial/ …

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  • Published on June 14, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Lincoln Woods Barracks

    At 10:28 PM, Troopers arrested Tempest Wolter, age 20, of 173 High Street, Carver, Massachusetts, for 1.) Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Damage to the Attended Vehicle 2.) Vandalism. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a hit …

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  • Published on June 13, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

    Lincoln Woods Barracks

    On Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:02 PM, Troopers arrested James Grassi, age 60, of 83 Montgomery Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on a Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for a Pretrial Conference on the charge of Larceny

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  • Published on June 13, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

    Wickford

    At 10:00 AM, Troopers arrested Christian Smith, age 26, of 1941 Riverchase Lane, Justin, Texas for 1.) Fugitive From Justice out of the Denton County Sheriff's Office on the original charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. This arrest was …

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  • Published on June 13, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

    Scituate Barracks

    On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:05 AM, Troopers arrested Ethan R. McDermott, age 22, of 10 Rosetti Drive, Cumberland, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs – BAC Unknown – First Offense; 2.) Reckless Driving and Other …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

    Hope Valley Barracks

    At 5:45 PM, Troopers arrested Courtney V. Smith, age 37, of 31 Old Carriage Road, West Warwick, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the charges of for 1.) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses/Personation >$10,000, 2.) Giving False Document to Agent …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Lincoln Woods Barracks

    At 1:08 PM, Troopers arrested Amber Shaw, age 29, of 172 Magill Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Obtaining Vehicles with Intent to Defraud originating out of the Cranston Police Department. The arrest was the result …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Wickford Barracks

    On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM, Troopers arrested Juan P. Uran-Garcia, age 27, of 94 Williams Street, New London, Connecticut, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence-BAC Unknown-1st Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test-1st Offense. The …

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  • Published on June 11, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

    Detective Bureau

    On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (MASP) arrested Keeland Rose, age 31, of 348 Orms Street, 3rd Floor, Providence, Rhode Island, as a Fugitive From Justice out of …

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  • Published on June 11, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

    Wickford Barracks

    On Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:00PM, Troopers arrested Tiago Medeiros, age 41, of 37 Ethel Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, for 1.) Driving under the Influence-BAC Unknown-1st Offense, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test- 1st Offense. The arrest …

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  • Published on June 11, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

    Hope Valley Barracks

    On Thursday June 11, 2026, at 1:38 AM Troopers arrested Nathan A. Quezada, age 22, of 86 Sterling Ave, Apartment 3, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of Unstamped Cigarettes and 2.) Transportation of Unstamped Cigarettes- First Offense. This …

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  • Published on June 11, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

    Lincoln Woods Barracks

    At 1:10 a.m., Troopers arrested Juan Rodriguez, age 39, of 36 Miner Street Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant issued by the Providence Police Department for Domestic Violence – Malicious Damage to Property and Domestic Violence – …

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  • Published on May 17, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Wickford Barracks

    On Saturday, May 17, 2026, at 2:15 PM, Troopers arrested Heather Beauchemin, age 51, of 188 Ross Hill Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for the charge of Fraudulent Checks – Over $1,500.00 (Two Counts), originating out of …

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  • Published on April 11, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

    Detective Bureau

    ARREST: 2026-023659 LOCATION: Cranston On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 6:00 AM, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Andre L. Wilkinson, age 47, of 62 Magnolia Street Apartment 2, Cranston, Rhode Island, on an …

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