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 2026-07-22 18:05 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 · 2026-07-22 17:57 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 17:57 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 17:57 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-22 17:57 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.
Jeyden Morales-Vinas (RI)
Amelia Rodrigues (RI)
Taya Scott (RI)
Jadiel Sical (RI)
Kelisyana Reyes (RI)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00472 | Nelson B. v. Bisignano | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00031-1 | USA v. Jung H. Nam | 07/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00475 | Amaral v. Bisignano | 07/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00474 | Prete v. Benjamin et al | 07/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00473 | TARVIS v. LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC., d/b/a BROWN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MA | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-ad-00005 | Brill | 07/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00472 | Botelho v. Bisignano | 07/21/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00029-1 | USA v. Perez | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10675 | Rick A. Smtih | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10674 | Wilben A. Castillo | 07/20/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00035-1 | USA v. Bras | 07/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10673 | Ngan Hong Cao | 07/20/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
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.
- nelson b v. bisignano
- usa v. jung h nam
- amaral v. bisignano
- prete v. benjamin
- tarvis v. lifespan physician group of massachusetts inc d/b/a brown health medical group-ma
- brill
- botelho v. bisignano
- usa v. perez
- rick a smtih
- wilben a castillo
- usa v. bras
- ngan hong cao
- jallow v. nessinger
- usa v. gallo
- kristen j hayes
- nicole lynn leal
- usa v. fischer
- ryan j duggan
- robert louis robinson and glenda robinson
- sarina k sar
- bl mechanical inc v. kelly construction services inc
- dos santos leite v. nessinger
- usa vs maclaughton-burr
- sobin v. state of rhode island
- linda ann corrente
- prakthay tillman
- soledad barreto
- jesus zabala and sarah n smith
- lisa m reyes
- alaina m marseglia
- munir v. smiley
- henry r wilson jr
- sepulveda v. sullivan
- funes landaverde v. wesling
- kevin tate van wagoner
- vital v. united states department of education
- barbara a alchihed
- njoki v. nessinger
- donna r kaufman
- ruth e spellman
- doe v. the wolf school inc
- tiffany nicole oliver
- donna m mcgowan
- krystal e hilton
- katherine rodriguez
- crook v. corry
- united states of america v. real property located at 1430 wilmar avenue merritt island florida
- dennis j o'donnell and debbie a o'donnell
- pierre-louis v. big orange productions inc
- united states of america v. real property located at ) 1430 wilmar aveune merritt ) island florida
📊 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 |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (RI) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ 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 12
Direct from RI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
One of Rhode Island's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured After More Than 20 Years on the Run
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
DOJ Awards More Than $72,000 to Support Residential Substance Use Treatment in Rhode Island
Jul 9, 2026
doj_news
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Firearm Offenses and Unlawful Entry into the U.S.
Jun 24, 2026
doj_news
Twenty-Six Charged in Indictment Alleging Federal Racketeering, Conspiracy, and Other Crimes
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Four Defendants with Robbery, Kidnapping, and Firearms Offenses
May 29, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Money to Consumers Harmed by Trend Deploy’s Deceptive Marketing
Jul 22, 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 doctor who fled assault trial found after 20 years, victim shares emotional reaction
The U.S. Marshals Service said authorities have tracked and arrested a former Rhode Island doctor, Ronald Fischer, who escaped during his r— trial more than two decades ago. Offici…
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Rhode Island Man Who Fled 2005 Rape Trial Is Arrested in New York
Ronald L. Fischer vanished just before he was convicted. After more than 20 years on the run, he was arrested on a sailboat in the East River, the authorities said.
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Rhode Island fugitive caught by US Marshals and Coast Guard on sailboat after 21 years
A man who spent more than two decades evading law enforcement is now in custody following a multi-state operation off the coast of New York, federal authorities announced. Ronald L…
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2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; suspect dead, police say
Professional sports teams from nearby Boston took to social media to express their profound sympathy after the shooting. The National Hockey League's Bruins said they're "heartbrok…
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Rhode Island woman who posed as Marine with cancer to get more than $250K in donations sentenced
A Rhode Island woman who lied about being an injured Marine Corps veteran diagnosed with cancer was sentenced to nearly six years in prison and ordered to pay back full restitution…
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Rhode Island governor says officials working hard to catch Brown shooter
Manhunt continues for killer of two students on campus Saturday, with suspect considered armed and dangerous The governor of Rhode Island insisted on Monday evening that everything…