Rhode Island Police Department

Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of Two-Year-Old in DR

News Summary Eyren Ezequiel Brito Pacheco, a two-year-old boy from North Providence, Rhode Island, tragically lost his life in a…

19 hours ago

Rhode Island Passes Revised Assault Weapons Ban

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved a revised version of the assault weapons ban known as the…

5 days ago

RIDOT Engineer Arrested for Identity Fraud

News Summary Ryan P. Garnetto, a 45-year-old engineer at RIDOT, was arrested for identity fraud and acquiring a $51,000 Mercedes-Benz…

6 days ago

Rhode Island Faces Cybersecurity Crisis After Ransomware Attack

News Summary A ransomware attack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system has compromised the personal data of 650,000 residents. The breach,…

2 weeks ago

Pawtucket Officer Involved in Shooting of Man with Toy Gun

News Summary On June 8, 2025, a Pawtucket police officer shot a man who was allegedly wielding a toy gun.…

3 weeks ago

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Southern Public Safety Complex in Rhode Island

News Summary The Rhode Island State Police have commenced construction on the Southern Public Safety Complex in West Greenwich. This…

4 weeks ago

Police Investigate Shooting in Providence Plaza

News Summary Police in Providence are investigating a shooting that occurred on June 1, 2025, leaving a 22-year-old man injured.…

4 weeks ago

Termination of Rhode Island Troopers Following Inappropriate Video Sharing

News Summary Two Rhode Island State Troopers have been terminated from their positions for sharing an inappropriate video linked to…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Authorities Arrest Eight in Major Marijuana Growing Operation

News Summary Rhode Island State Police have arrested eight individuals for their involvement in a large illegal marijuana growing operation.…

1 month ago

Two Charged with Child Neglect at Rhode Island Casino

News Summary In Rhode Island, Brenda Gonzalez and Wilfredo Urbina Delgado face charges of child neglect after leaving two children…

1 month ago