GrimyTimes has documented 89 federal criminal cases in Rhode Island. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87 | 97.8% |
| White Collar Crime | 1 | 1.1% |
| Public Corruption | 1 | 1.1% |
Recent Federal Cases in Rhode Island
- RI US Attorney Shift (2026-03-25)
- John Doe, Pandemic Assistance Theft, Providence RI, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Rhode Island 2023: Crime on the Rise (2023-07-01)
- Rhode Island Crime Statistics 2022 (2022-07-01)
- Rhode Island 2021: Crime on the Rise (2021-07-01)
- Rhode Island Crime Trends 2020: A Year of Unprecedented Challenges (2020-07-01)
- Rhode Island Crime Tides 2019 (2019-07-01)
- Rhode Island 2018: Fentanyl-Driven Homicides Soar Amidst National Opioid Crisis (2018-07-01)
- Rhode Island: Crime Soars in 2017 (2017-07-01)
- Rhode Island 2016: Homicides on the Rise (2016-07-01)
- Rhode Island 2015: Crime Trends Amidst National Turmoil (2015-07-01)
- Rhode Island 2014 Crime Spike (2014-07-01)
- Rhode Island Crime Rates in 2013: A Look at the Numbers (2013-07-01)
- Rhode Island 2012: Crime Rates Climb Amidst National Decline (2012-07-01)
- Crime Wave in Rhode Island: 2011’s Alarming Trends (2011-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Rhode Island
Federal criminal cases in Rhode Island are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.