Welcome to the District of Rhode Island
Thank you for visiting the United States Attorney’s “Virtual” Office for the District of Rhode Island. We have come a long way since 1789, when the Office was first established! We hope that you find our website both informative and helpful. Here you can find out more about who we are, the kind of work that we do on behalf of the citizens of Rhode Island, and how we are organized to complete that work. You can also find information about United States Department of Justice initiatives, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to other law enforcement related information.
As a native of this small but great State, I am honored to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. The kinds of cases we handle vary widely, but the ultimate goal is the same in all: to do justice.
Peter F. Neronha
United States Attorney
District of Rhode Island
August 30, 2012
British national sentenced to 5 years in prison on child pornography charges
August 27, 2012
Convicted felon detained on federal charges in alleged straw-buying scheme to purchase and stockpile firearms
August 23, 2012
Coventry man pleads guilty to trafficking 18 firearms, cocaine distribution
August 21, 2012
Rhode Island surgeon & physician technician plead guilty, sentenced for distributing approximately 29,000 prescription pills
August 15, 2012
Serial bank robber sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison
August 8, 2012
Former high school coach indicted on federal child pornography charges
August 7, 2012
Career offender pleads guilty to Hobbs Act robbery
August 3, 2012