Posts Tagged ‘DUI’
“Don’t Test Your Luck, Drive Sober” – St. Patrick’s Message from the RI Police Chiefs Association
Photo: Chief Ryan Duffy, Vice President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Chief of Police for Newport “Don’t Test Your Luck, Drive Sober” Community Leaders Deliver St. Patrick’s Day Safety Message in Newport, Highlight “Ride the Wave” and the BAT Mobile Middletown deployment on Saturday Rhode Island Police Chiefs joined Newport community leaders…
Read MoreSheeley Law Announces “Celebrate St. Paddy’s Safely Campaign” with Free Uber Vouchers
Sheeley Law Announces “Celebrate St. Paddy’s Safely Campaign” with Free Uber Vouchers for Rides Anywhere in Rhode Island Sheeley Law, a Rhode Island personal injury and criminal defense law firm, announced its Celebrate St. Paddy’s Safely Campaign, which aims to prevent accidents and DUIs on one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. “When…
Read More“Everyone Wins with a Safe Ride Home”. RI Police Chiefs Assoc and Dan Koppen – Inside B.A.T. Mobile
Two-time Super Bowl Champion Dan Koppen join Traffic Safety Advocates to Deliver Super Bowl Sunday Message – Announces BAT Mobile in Action Rhode Island traffic safety leaders were joined by two-time Super Bowl Champion Dan Koppen for a joint news conference to highlight the importance of enjoying Super Bowl Sunday responsibly and making a plan…
Read MoreRI Police Chiefs Assoc Launches #HolidayHeroes Social Media Campaign, Notes 54 DUIs Over Thanksgiving
The RI Police Chiefs Association is launching a campaign to recognize “Holiday Heroes” – while announcing its DUI arrests for the Thanksgiving holiday. During the Thanksgiving holiday (from 12 p.m. on November 26, 2025, to 6 a.m. on December 1, 2025), law enforcement across Rhode Island arrested 54 individuals for Driving Under the Influence. This…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Summer’s Long Goodbye, West Nile Where, Sail for Hope, Dragon Boats, Local Wildlife
West Nile Virus Detected in Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. The virus was found in mosquito samples collected by DEM in Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston on August…
Read More57 July 4th DUI Arrests. Each One a Potential Tragedy, Prevented. Consequences for 1st Offenders
57 Arrested for DUI During Fourth of July Holiday Weekend During the 4th of July holiday weekend (from 12 p.m. on July 3, 2025, to 6 a.m. on July 6, 2025), law enforcement across Rhode Island arrested 57 individuals for Driving Under the Influence. This figure represents all 38 municipal police departments and the Rhode…
Read More“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”
Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…
Read MoreTackle Impaired Driving for Super Bowl say Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, partners
Photo: Bristol Police Chief and RIPCA President Kevin Lynch with members of the West Warwick High School football team and speakers Cathy Andreozzi, Peter Alviti and Wesley Pennington. (Photo courtesy Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association) The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association is joining its partners in reminding the community to drive sober ahead of the Super…
Read MoreSix Newport County police departments conducting Labor Day Weekend DUI patrols
The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, announce that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign began Friday, Sept. 3 and continues through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. It is being held by the…
Read MoreFatalities Increase Among Drivers Who Test Positive for Marijuana After State Legalizes Drug
A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The share of drivers who, after a fatal crash, tested positive for active THC – the drug’s main psychoactive ingredient – has doubled since the…
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