Tag: R.I. State Police
State agencies launch DUI initiative
PROVIDENCE – A new task force has been formed to fight driving under the influence, the R.I. Department of Transportation, R.I. State Police and...
‘Ransomware’ shuts down part of town’s computer network in East Greenwich
EAST GREENWICH – A recent cyber intrusion took down some parts of the town’s computer network, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Dec. 8. Town Manager Andrew...
Loan repayment program a recruiting tool in opioid battle
A federal loan repayment program aimed at getting more health care providers to help people suffering from opioid dependency is crucial to fighting what...
Raimondo orders DOH to issue ban on flavored e-cigarettes
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Wednesday ordered the R.I. Department of Health to issue an emergency order banning the sale of flavored...
R.I. students to benefit from school supplies collected by police, HarborOne
PROVIDENCE – As the new school year approaches, backpacks and school supplies are top of mind, especially for charitable organizations looking to help needy...
A.G.’s office and State Police get access to child sex abuse...
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence to gain access...
Lining up for next windfall
In November 1998, Rhode Island was part of a historic settlement with the tobacco industry to pay for the health care costs of smoking...
R.I. State Police conduct 486 vehicle stops over July 4 holiday...
PROVIDENCE – Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, the R.I. State Police received 953 calls for service and conducted 486 motor vehicle stops, the...
R.I. State Police issue 267 citations and warnings, arrest 4 for...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. State Police issued 267 citations and warnings and arrested four drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...
88 suspects in R.I named for alleged public assistance fraud of...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. State Police announced Thursday that it has identified 88 suspects who allegedly collected $469,000 in public assistance fraudulently over the...
