RI State Police

On Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM, Troopers arrested Nikolas J. Pereira, age 33, of 1006 Old Baptist Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence- Criminal Violation of No Contact Order- 1st Offense originating out of the Hope Valley Barracks....

No arrests to report. MEDIA CONTACT: Captain Thomas E. Jaques, Assistant Detective Commander- 401-921-8148

On Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM., Troopers arrested Victor Encarnacion, age 38, of 404 Bridge Street Apartment 322, Groton, Connecticut, for 1.) License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol; 2.) Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons Prohibited; 3.) Possession of a Stolen Firearm; 4.)

On Sunday January 4, 2026, at 12:08 AM, Troopers arrested Dushyant Chauhan, age 45, of 68 Dean Street, Apt 4, Attleboro, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2:31 AM., Troopers arrested Victor Encarnacion, age 38, of 404 Bridge Street Apartment 322, Groton, Connecticut, for 1.) License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol; 2.) Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons Prohibited; 3.) Possession of a Stolen Firearm; 4.)

At 12:13 AM, Troopers arrested Nicholas Apodiakos, age 61, of 38 Ash Street, Apt. A. Auburndale, Massachusetts, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of Larceny Under $1,500 originating out of the Lincoln Police Department. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...

At 9:30 AM, Troopers arrested Juan Henriquez Caba, age 39, of 661 Manton Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Indecent Solicitation of a Child out of the Providence Police Department. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Barbara Street in the...

No arrests to report. MEDIA CONTACT: 401-921-8148- Captain Thomas E. Jaques, Assistant Detective Commander

At 5:34 PM, Troopers arrested Alberic Acevedo, age 19, of 121 California Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a multi-car crash with injuries on Route 4 Northbound in the Town of...

On Friday January 2, 2026, at 10:45 PM, Troopers arrested Manuel Gomes, age 58, of 57 Sisson Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a...

At 10:30 AM, Troopers arrested Gaspar Alonzo Corte, age 28, of 92 Pocasset Avenue, Apt 1, Providence Rhode Island for 1.) Driving After Suspension of License - Certain Violations and 2.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Plainfield...

At 4:00 PM, Troopers arrested Stephanie Hopkins, age 40, of 57 Princeton Avenue, Coventry, Rhode Island, for 1.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Unauthorized Dissemination of Indecent Material- 1st Offense. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation by troopers, and the subject was...

On Friday January 2, 2025, at 3:23 AM, Troopers arrested Stephanie Malek, age 36, of 19 Fletcher Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Pretrial Conference on the original charge of Disorderly Conduct originating out of the...

At 3:30 PM, Troopers arrested Winston Cruz, age 59, of 41 Swift Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Second Degree Sexual Assault and 2.) Simple Assault and/or Battery. The arrest was a result of a Barracks investigation and Mr. Cruz turning himself in. Mr. Cruz was processed at the State...

No arrests to report. Media Contact: Major John M. Allen, Uniform Bureau Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov

On December 31, 2025, at approximately 6:30 AM, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Amilio Feliciano, age 35, of 24 O'Neil St, Providence, Rhode Island, for Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Feliciano was processed at the State Police Lincoln...

On December 29, 2025, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Carlos Lopes Depina, age 18, of 383 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Felony Assault; 2) Possession of a Ghost Gun; 3) Resisting Arrest; 4) Disorderly Conduct; and 5) Obstructing a Police Officer. Mr....

At 11:45 PM, Troopers arrested Jaime Sanchez Calva, age 27, of 142 Coyle Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense, 2.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – First Offense, 3.) Eluding Law Enforcement in a...

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

At 11:45 p.m., Troopers arrested Eric J. Iacabbo, age 44, of 70 Burdick Drive, First Floor, Cranston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance $1500 and