Providence Resident Arrested for Oxycodone and Downer Possession in Warwick

Warwick, RI – Police say a 27‑year‑old man from Providence was taken into custody on Thursday after state troopers answered a call for service at the Third Division District Court. The suspect, identified as Quran Washington, was found with a quantity of oxycodone – an opioid painkiller – and alprazolam, commonly known as a "downer" or anxiety medication.

According to a media release from the Rhode Island State Police, officers arrived at the courthouse just before 3 p.m., observed the individual, and proceeded with the arrest. Washington was then transported to the Wickford Barracks, a local detention facility, where he was processed and held overnight.

The next morning, he is slated to appear before the Third District Court for arraignment. If convicted, he could face penalties ranging from fines to significant jail time, depending on the amount of the substances involved and any prior record.

State officials remind residents that possession of controlled substances without a valid prescription remains a serious offense in Rhode Island. They also urge anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact local law enforcement.

This case adds to a series of recent drug‑related arrests in the region, highlighting ongoing efforts by state police to curb the distribution of opioids and prescription‑type downers throughout the state.