On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Rhode Island State Police made two separate arrests. At 3:07 PM, Maria Diaz, aged 56 from Providence, was taken into custody. She faces charges related to possession of a controlled substance and shoplifting. The arrest followed an investigation by Trooper Fanous and a vehicle stop on Valley Street in Providence. Diaz was held at the Scituate Barracks and awaited arraignment at the Sixth Division District Court.
Later that day, at 4:20 PM, Corey Flynn, aged 20 from Warwick, was arrested for domestic vandalism involving damage to private property. This arrest occurred after troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 295 South in Johnston. Flynn was processed at the Scituate Barracks before being handed over to the Warwick Police Department.
For further information, Captain David Bassignani of the Rhode Island State Police can be contacted at 401-764-5604 or via email at rispdps@risp.gov.
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