Traffic Safety Unit

Media Contact: Captain John Allen, District 'A' Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5607 or [email protected]

On June 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM, Troopers from the Traffic Safety Unit arrested Troy A. Stevens, age 60, of 251 Swan Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of Schedule I - V (Crack Cocaine) - Second Offense, 2.) Possession of Schedule I - V (Cocaine) - Second Offense, and 3.) Driving with a Suspended License - Fifth Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Harrison Street in the City of Pawtucket. Stevens was transported to State Police Headquarters where he was processed and held pending morning arraignment where he will be presented as a bail violator.

On June 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM, Troopers from the Traffic Safety Unit arrested Kevin J. Gonsalves, age 41, of 21 Fern Street, Warren, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of Schedule I - V (Fentanyl) - Second Offense, 2.) Possession of Schedule I - V (Crack Cocaine) - Second Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Harrison Street in the City of Pawtucket. Gonsalves was transported to State Police Headquarters where he was processed and held pending morning arraignment where he will be presented as a probation violator.