RI State Police

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At 1:30 PM, Troopers arrested Richard Bittner, age 32, of 38 Blakeley Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest warrant for shoplifting out of the North Smithfield Police Department. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Main Street in the City of Woonsocket. The...

No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12:18 AM, Troopers arrested Devesh Naik, age 28, of 6 Aspen Court, Monmouth, New Jersey, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – B.A.C .08 to .10 – First Offense (Phase I: .094% and Phase II: .081%). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle...

At 3:30 PM, Troopers arrested Richard Capracotta Jr., age 23, of 75 Harris Avenue Floor 2, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for 1) Possession of a Controlled Substance- Schedule I-V- 10 Grams or Less (Fentanyl) and 2) Third District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the...

On March 6, 2026, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Isaac Walker, age 18, of 33 Sheffield Avenue, Coventry, Rhode Island, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Walker was processed at the Wickford Barracks and transported to Third District...

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM, Troopers arrested Angel Pinero, age 22, of 124 Morin Heights Boulevard, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1) Firing without landowner's permission — Firing in compact area, and 2) Vandalism, out of the Woonsocket Police...

At 11:40 PM, Troopers arrested Johnnie Bussey age 41, of 250 Montgomery Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I to V– Under 10 Grams, 2.) Driving without a License – 4th and Subsequent, and 3.) Third District Court bench warrant for Failure to Appear for Pretrial...

At 11:00 AM, Troopers arrested Jayden Welch, age 18, of 103B Niagara Street, Middletown, Rhode Island for 1.) Active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order – First Offense originating out of the Newport Police Department and 2.) Twenty-Four (24) Hour Domestic Rule –...

On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM Troopers arrested Scott R. Labossiere, age 54, of 94 Bates School House Road, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) 2 Counts Second Degree Child Abuse, and 2.) Refusal to Relinquish or to Damage or to Obstruct Telephone. The arrest was the result of a barracks...

At 9:06 PM, Trooper arrested John Parris, age 54, of 74 Circuit Drive, Narragansett, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs, 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 138 in the Town of North...

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 10:44 PM Troopers arrested Scott R. Labossiere, age 54, of 94 Bates School House Road, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) 2 Counts Second Degree Child Abuse, and 2.) Refusal to Relinquish or to Damage or to Obstruct Telephone. The arrest was the result of a barracks...

At 12:41 a.m., Troopers arrested Shamaneka B. Mckenzie, age 32, of 162 Homestead Street, Manchester, Connecticut, for 1.) Resisting Arrest, 2.) Disorderly Conduct, 3.) Obstructing Officer in the Execution of Duty. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Orms Street in the City of...

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:55 p.m., Troopers arrested Victoria J. Rogers, age 25, of 827 Admiral Street, Apartment 2A, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of Schedule I – V Controlled Substance 10 Grams (Crack Cocaine); and a 2.) Providence County Superior Court Bench Warrant for...

At 3:21 AM, Troopers arrested Evianely Geraldino Ignacio, age 26, of 41 Salmon Street, Apartment 301, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquors and/or Drugs—BAC Unknown—First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test—First Offense. This arrest...

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At 12:43 PM Troopers arrested Melanie A. Merritt, age 45, of 131 New London Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Fraudulently Obtain Public Assistance > 500, 2.) Fraudulent Use of Food Stamps > 500, 3.) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses/ Personation > 10,000, and 4.) Giving False...

On Friday March 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM, Troopers arrested Elijawon Kelley, age 37, of 79 Warwick Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest warrant originating out of the Providence Police Department for Driving with an Expired License 4th + Offense. This arrest was the result of a...

No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov

At 5:28 PM, Troopers arrested Duarte Cabral, age 56, of 94 Anthony Street, East Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Vandalism; and 2.) Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation by Corporal McNulty and the subject turning himself in at State Police Headquarters. The...