Maria Bucci DUI case
Maria Bucci, Chair of the Cranston Democratic Party, had her DUI charge dismissed on January 6, 2026, in Kent County Court, despite previously pleading guilty to refusing a chemical test. As of January 8, 2026, Bucci's DUI charge has been dismissed, though she was found guilty of refusing to submit to a chemical test. This refusal resulted in a 30-day license suspension, 20 hours of community service, and an ignition interlock device. Bucci was arrested on December 18, 2025, after police observed her vehicle swerving and noted signs of intoxication.
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January 2026 — 3 developments
Maria Bucci's DUI charge was dismissed according to court records from January 6, though she was previously found guilty of refusing to submit to a chemical test.
Maria Bucci's DUI charge was dismissed according to court records from January 6, though she was previously found guilty of refusing to submit to a chemical test.
Maria Bucci pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor DUI charge in Kent County Court.
Maria Bucci pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor DUI charge in Kent County Court. A day later, she pleaded guilty to the traffic violation of refusing to submit to a chemical test, resulting in a 30-day license suspension, 20 hours of community service, and an ignition interlock device.
Maria Bucci, Chair of the Cranston Democratic Party, pleaded guilty to the traffic violation of refusing to submit to a chemical test on January 6, 2026.
Maria Bucci, Chair of the Cranston Democratic Party, pleaded guilty to the traffic violation of refusing to submit to a chemical test on January 6, 2026. As a consequence, her license was suspended for 30 days, she was ordered to perform 20 hours of community service, and an ignition interlock device was mandated.
December 2025 — 4 developments
Maria Bucci is scheduled to be arraigned in Kent County District Court for her DUI charge.
Maria Bucci is scheduled to be arraigned in Kent County District Court for her DUI charge.
News outlets begin widely reporting on Bucci's arrest, with details emerging about the bodycam footage and her comments during the stop.
News outlets begin widely reporting on Bucci's arrest, with details emerging about the bodycam footage and her comments during the stop.
Maria Bucci was sentenced for refusing to submit to a chemical test following her December 18, 2025, DUI arrest.
Maria Bucci was sentenced for refusing to submit to a chemical test following her December 18, 2025, DUI arrest. She received a six-month ignition interlock device, a 30-day license suspension, community service, an alcohol education program, and a $200 fine. The arrest occurred after police observed her vehicle swerving and noted signs of intoxication.
Hours after her arrest, Bucci attends a Cranston Democrats Holiday party with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes, where they are seen campaigning together.
Hours after her arrest, Bucci attends a Cranston Democrats Holiday party with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes, where they are seen campaigning together.