RHODE ISLAND · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Rhode Island gets a B.
Rhode Island APRA has a 10-business-day clock with AG enforcement. $5 name-based criminal history is among the cheapest graded. Public docket search across all court tiers. Small state, decent execution.
COMPUTED 2026-06-19 08:43 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 08:31 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 08:31 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 08:31 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 08:31 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · RI Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the RI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · RI
Children Missing From Rhode Island (Statewide)
Active Rhode Island cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Rhode Island Court Cases
Most recent Rhode Island court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10578 | Ronald L. Barker, Sr. and Cheryl L. Barker | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00394 | Cardoso De Souza v. Wesling et al | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00053-22 | USA v. Adams et al | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:22-mj-00056-1 | USA v. Bukky Olukoga | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10137 | Andrew J Rice | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-00567 | Wilson v. Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island et al | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10571 | Janae Marie Ashley | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10572 | Justine E. Dutilly | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10573 | Shawn David Moore | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10574 | Brenda Zifcak | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10576 | Tommy Moua | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10575 | Leslie E. Turpen | 06/18/2026 |
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find the House vote on tolls in Rhode Island?▼
For House votes on tolls in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island General Assembly publishes all roll-call votes at https://status.rilegislature.gov/. Search the bill by number or topic (search 'tolls' or 'RhodeWorks') and click 'House Action' to see the recorded vote. The 2016 RhodeWorks legislation (truck tolls) and subsequent toll-related bills are accessible. The Rhode Island Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2) makes legislative votes public. The Office of the Secretary of the House at the State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903 (401-222-2466) handles records requests. Sources: RI General Assembly (https://www.rilegislature.gov/), RI Public Records (https://riag.ri.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Rhode Island?▼
For recent arrests in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island State Police arrest log is at https://risp.ri.gov/. Each city/town police department also releases its own arrest blotter (e.g., Providence at https://www.providenceri.gov/police/, Warwick at https://www.warwickpd.org/). The Rhode Island Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://www.doc.ri.gov/ shows current state inmates. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable free at the RI Judiciary Public Portal at https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/. Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2) makes adult arrest information public; juvenile records are restricted. Sources: RI State Police (https://risp.ri.gov/), RI Judiciary (https://www.courts.ri.gov/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Rhode Island?▼
Rhode Island criminal history report: Rhode Island Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI, https://riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/divisions-and-units/bureau-criminal-identification-bci) — $5 name-based, $20 fingerprint nationwide. Statute R.I. Gen. Laws §12-1-12 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-1/12-1-12.HTM). Live scan IdentoGO Rhode Island (https://www.identogo.com/locations/rhode-island). Court records: Rhode Island Courts Public Portal (https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. RI DOC inmate (https://www.doc.ri.gov/inmate-search/). RI Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2). Ban-the-box: Fair Employment Practices Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §28-5-7). Local PDs handle individual incident reports.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Providence?▼
Providence, RI background check: Rhode Island Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI, https://riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/divisions-and-units/bureau-criminal-identification-bci) — $5 name-based, $20 fingerprint nationwide. Statute R.I. Gen. Laws §12-1-12 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-1/12-1-12.HTM). Live scan IdentoGO Rhode Island (https://www.identogo.com/locations/rhode-island). Providence Police records (https://www.providenceri.gov/police/). RI Department of Corrections inmate (https://www.doc.ri.gov/inmate-search/). Court records: Rhode Island Courts Public Portal (https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. RI Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2). Ban-the-box: Fair Employment Practices Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §28-5-7).
Internal · Recently Indexed
Recently Indexed Court Cases
Most recent 50 court filings indexed in this state. Each link opens the public-record summary.
- ronald l barker sr and cheryl l barker
- cardoso de souza v. wesling
- usa v. adams
- usa v. bukky olukoga
- andrew j rice
- wilson v. women & infants hospital of rhode island
- janae marie ashley
- justine e dutilly
- shawn david moore
- brenda zifcak
- tommy moua
- leslie e turpen
- scott findeisen
- usa v. lallier
- pun v. wesling
- mary a venticinque
- clemmons v. salisbury
- salmeron carpio v. blanche
- reis de aguiar v. nessinger
- ly v. nessinger
- al adely v. united states postal service
- natacha v luna de los santos
- vinara paul hang and katherine hang
- santos m mancebo matos
- courtney lee perry
- clemente sanchez
- pizzarelli v. town of cumberland
- usa v. sykes
- chelsea e berard
- jeffrey l silva
- brian s gill
- cooper v. salisbury
- usa v. werts
- leite v. coutinho
- usa v. wright-nance
- pizzarelli v. cumberland
- jacob a greene
- usa v. tinder llc accounts associated with the email address: xxxxxxxxxxx@gmailcom screen/user name: nxxxx and telephone number: xxx-xxx-1461
- ferrera v. garcia enterprise inc
- jill a reyes and ronnie g reyes
- isabella maria salguero
- dawn d macdonald
- brittney michele mcdonald
- bobby c v. bisignano
- usa v. information associated with xxx-xxx-9981 that is stored at premises owned maintained controlled or operated by verizon
- usa v. arias batista
- anderson-west v. l'oreal usa inc
- usa vtinder llc accounts associated with the email address: xxxxxxx@gmailcom screen/user name: eric and telephone number: xxx-xxx-9981
- madonna f taylor
- mcneil brown v. restorative housing program board
📊 Public Data Sources for RI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · RI · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for RI
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (RI)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in RI
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in RI
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in RI
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for RI
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| King Marcellus | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| Canela Wismeidy | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| Taylor Susan | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| BROWN MIYOSHIA | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| LABOY VIVIANETTE | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Child Philip | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Gibbons Eric | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Sanchez Jessica | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Sanchez Jessica | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Michaud David | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (RI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GATEWAY HEALTHCARE, INC | PAWTUCKET |
| JACK GOLDSTEIN | E PROVIDENCE |
| HEBERT NURSING HOME INC | SMITHFIELD |
| MATTHEW CARL | WEST GREENWICH |
| ARROWHEAD DENTAL ASSOCIATES | CHARLESTOWN |
| GABRIELA MASKO | PROVIDENCE |
| HOWARD MINTZ | PROVIDENCE |
| NICKLAS OLDENBURG | PROVIDENCE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SAKONNET POINT CLUB | |
| KRASNER AL INC | PROVIDENCE |
| CALDRELLO HYUNDAI OF WARWICK | WARWICK |
| TRI STATE ENGINEERING CORP | BRISTOL |
| GASOLINE MERCHANTS INC | PROVIDENCE |
| MOBIL STA/MASONS AUTOMOTIVE | SCITUATE |
| BEECHWOOD MUSEUM | NEWPORT |
| AVNET INC | WESTERLY |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (RI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN FAMILY HOME CARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| BLOCK ISLAND PHARMACY LTD | 1128b4 |
| CROWN MEDICAL SERVICES INC | 1128a1 |
| FALL RIVER WALK-IN EMERGENCY M | 1128a1 |
| HARBOUR MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE | 1128b8 |
| LONSDALE PHARMACY, INC. | 1128a1 |
| RECOVERY CONNECTION CENTERS OF | 1128a1 |
| RHODE ISLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (RI) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 6
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Centreville Bank | West Warwick |
| BankNewport | Middletown |
| The Washington Trust Company, of Weste | Westerly |
| Shoreham Bank | Warwick |
| Independence Bank | East Greenwich |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | Providence |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 10
Direct from RI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Four Defendants with Robbery, Kidnapping, and Firearms Offenses
May 29, 2026
doj_news
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy Targeting a Federal Witness
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Four Individuals Sentenced in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Kidnapping of U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 2026
Federal Agency
SEC, CFTC Seek Public Comment to Further Clarify and Harmonize Derivatives Product Definitions
Jun 18, 2026
Federal Agency
SEC, CFTC Seek Public Input on Data Reporting Frameworks for Security-Based Swap and Swap Markets
Jun 18, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Rhode Island
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Rhode Island 18-year-old arrested in beach stabbing as hundreds of teens packed area
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2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; suspect dead, police say
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Federal attorney receives ‘cautionary letter’ for failing to disclose homicide warrant to RI judge
A federal prosecutor who didn’t tell a Rhode Island federal judge that a man she was about to release from immigration detention had a homicide warrant active in his native Dominic…
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Two people dead and nine wounded in mass shooting at Brown University, as suspect remains at large
Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, says ‘shooter’ still at large, as officials embark on widespread manhunt What we know so far about the Brown University shooting Follow latest up…
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Rhode Island motorcycle influencer charged with dozens of driving offenses, police say
A Rhode Island social media influencer known for posting high-speed motorcycle videos is facing dozens of criminal charges.