EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The owner of Hot Rides Auto Sales has been charged with providing fraudulent documents to a state agency when attempting to renew his dealership license, according to Rhode Island State Police Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander. Kenneth A. Andrade, 52, of 2 Pawtucket Ave., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 23 and charged […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will visit Rogers High School in Newport tomorrow to talk with students about the Rhode Island’s Promise free college proposal. Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed will join the Governor. Raimondo’s plan guarantees two years of free college for Rhode Island students at the Community College of Rhode Island, […]readmore
I am deeply saddened by the hateful acts recently reported in the capital city which have targeted our Jewish community. I stand by those affected at RISD, the Jewish Community Center, and across the city and offer my full support during these trying times. As Mayor, I remain committed to ensuring that Providence is a […]readmore
Award Celebration to be held March 2, 2017 Providence, RI – United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) celebrates the first ten years of 2-1-1 service in Rhode Island. They will release a annual data report and honor community partners on Thursday, March 2nd at 3:30pm. The presentation will be held at the Rhode Island State […]readmore
SCITUATE, RI – A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of about 2,000 boxes of diapers worth an estimated $90,000 earlier this month, according to Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander of the Rhode Island State Police. Rodney Dalzon, 44, of 100 Wayne St., Providence, surrendered to Rhode Island State Police earlier […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On February 20th, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Officers responded to the area of 189 Washington Street for a report of a man shot. Upon arrival, Officers identified the adult male victim who had a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. The male was immediately transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he […]readmore
Carbon monoxide poisoning, which is being blamed for critically injuring five family members in a Smithfield home last night, is a potentially deadly hazard that everyone needs to be aware of, said James Gumbley, Chief Deputy in the State Fire Marshal’s Office. “People cannot rely on their sense of smell to protect themselves from the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Two suspects have been arrested and a third is being sought in connection with the theft of $90,000 worth of diapers that were to be delivered to the Amazon distribution center in Fall River, according to Maj. Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander of the Rhode Island State Police. Detectives recovered about 800 boxes of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE — The president of the local chapter of a non-profit agency that provides leadership support to African-American women in high school today was arrested and charged with embezzling approximately $6,000 from the agency for personal use, according to Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander for the Rhode Island State Police. Shemika L. Moore, 37, of […]readmore
Raimondo statement on President Sanchez’s inauguration “On behalf of the state of Rhode Island, I’d like to congratulate Frank Sanchez on his inauguration as the tenth President of Rhode Island College—and the first Latino president of any Rhode Island college. When we began our search for a new RIC President, we knew we needed someone […]readmore