Providence state Rep. Enrique Sanchez has been arrested and charged with drunk driving in Cranston, and police cited him for refusing a sobriety test, according to Col. Michael Winquist. The second-term Democrat pleaded not guilty and was released after his arraignment Monday morning.

House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on Tuesday called the drunk-driving arrest of state Rep. Enrique Sanchez a "serious charge," and he demanded an explanation from his fellow lawmaker.

Cranston police say Rep. Enrique Sanchez of Providence was arrested for driving under the influence early Monday morning. According to Colonel Michael Winquist, Sanchez refused to take a breathalyzer test at the scene.

Rhode Island State Representative Enrique Sanchez was charged by Cranston Police with refusal to submit to a chemical test, a charge of Obedience to traffic control devices and one count of driving under the influence.

Providence state Rep. Enrique Sanchez has been arrested and charged with drunk driving in Cranston, and police cited him for refusing a sobriety test, according to Col. Michael Winquist. The second-term Democrat pleaded not guilty and was released after his arraignment Monday morning.

Cranston police say Rep. Enrique Sanchez of Providence was arrested for DUI Sunday night. According to Colonel Michael Winquist, Sanchez refused to take a breathalyzer test at the scene. Sanchez was arraigned this morning.

Edited body camera video obtained by the Globe shows the arrest of Rhode Island state Representative Enrique Sanchez.

Sanchez was arrested early Monday morning by Cranston police. McCain posted and later deleted an X post comparing Censori to a "hostage," with a rep later telling EW McCain still thinks Ye is "a vile pig.