RI State Police

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

At 12:00 AM, Troopers arrested Jaevon Gomes, age 21, of 727 Mineral Spring Avenue, Apt. 1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for a 1) Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Receiving Stolen Goods less than $1500 (two counts), originating...

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

On January 5, 2026, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Jace Masson, age 18, of 30 Auna Drive, Apartment 10, Brockton, Massachusetts, for Larceny under $1500.00. Mr. Masson was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, where he was processed and misdemeanor released. Media Contact: 401-...

At 1:32 PM, Troopers arrested Juan Sanabria, age 25, of 11 Trinity Park Way, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Against Public Safety – 1st Offense originating out of the State Police—Hope Valley Barracks,

At 9:00 AM, Troopers arrested Shakil Velezquez, age 23, of 7 Winthrop Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Eluding Law Enforcement in High-Speed Pursuit, 2.) Reckless Driving and Other Offenses Involving Public Safety, and 3.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the...

On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:08PM, Troopers arrested Casey C. Gillooly, age 39, of 58 Sheffield Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island for Possession of a Schedule I – V Controlled Substance – 10 grams or less (Heroin). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on New London Avenue in the...

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 9:40 PM, Troopers arrested Jaden Powell, age 25, of 571 Manton Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty originating out of the State Police – Scituate Barracks. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and...

At 2:03 AM, Troopers arrested Oscar Santana Poueriet, age 48, of 53 Sumter Street, Providence, 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 motor vehicle stop...

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...