Lincoln Woods Barracks

On October 28th at 11:23 AM, Troopers arrested Fabian Medina, age 26, of 66 Wayne Street Apt. 2, Providence, Rhode Island, for the charge of 1.) Possession of Marijuana - Over 2 Ounces and 2.) Operating with a Suspended License 4th or Subsequent Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Elmwood Avenue in the City of Providence. Medina was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and transported to Sixth District Division Court for arraignment.

On October 28th at 11:00 AM, Troopers arrested Souksakhone T. Pholsina, age 50, of 25 Wood Street 1st Floor, Coventry, Rhode Island for Assault and/ or Battery. The arrest was the result of an assault that occurred in the Cellblock at 6th District Court, located at the Garrahy Complex at 1 Dorrance Plaza in the City of Providence. Pholsina was arraigned at Sixth Division District Court, issued surety bail with a future arraignment court date.

On October 28th at 11:29 AM, Troopers arrested Samuel Esteva, age 29, of 291 Chad Brown Street Apt. A, Providence, Rhode Island, for the charge of 1.) Domestic Violation of a No Contact Order 3rd or Subsequent Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Brigham Street in the City of Providence. Esteva was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and transported to Sixth Division District Court for arraignment.

On October 28th at 2:45 PM, Troopers arrested Disaree Suarez age 23, of 28 Cross Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence- Violation of a No Contact Order, 2.) Reckless Eluding an Officer, 3.) (2 Counts) Failure to Stop for Accident, Resulting in Damage to Attended Vehicle, 4.) Obstruction of an Officer in Execution of Duty, and 5.) Driving without a License-4th + Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Gaspee Street, and a subsequent motor vehicle accident on Francis Street in the City of Providence. Suarez was transported to RI Hospital for minor injuries, released, arraigned/presented as a bail violator by the Justice of the Peace, and turned over to the Adult Correctional Institutions Woman's Intake Center.

On October 28th at 2:45 PM, Troopers arrested Michael Torres, age, 31, of 591 Hunt Street, Apt.1, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence- Violation of a No Contact Order-First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Gaspee Street, and a subsequent motor vehicle accident on Francis Street in the City of Providence. Torres was transported to RI Hospital for minor injuries, arraigned/presented as a bail violator by the Justice of the Peace, admitted to the Hospital and turned over to the custody of the RI Sheriffs.

On October 28th at 8:44 PM, Troopers arrested Richard Genao, age 41, of 98 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island for Forgery and Counterfeiting of Registration Plates. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Old Louisquisset Pike in the Town of Lincoln. Genao was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Sixth Division District Court arraignment date.

Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or [email protected]