Rhode Island State Rep. Sanchez releases statement after DUI charge

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Representative Enrique Sanchez of Providence shared a statement following his arrest for driving under the influence on Feb. 3.

Sanchez release the following statement on “X”:

“To the people of Rhode Island, I want to begin by thanking you for your patience. More importantly, I want to acknowledge that my first duty is to the remarkable working people of House District 9, Providence and across the state- the people who placed their trust in me to be their voice when they elected me two times these last few years. Representing them in the General Assembly has been the greatest honor of my life, and I have always fought passionately to protect their interests. Whether standing against legislation that threatens their financial well-being or advocating for policies that uplift our community, my focus has always been on them. I love my work and the work I do to help better the lives of all the people of this state.

I will not let my personal actions become a distraction from the issues that truly matter—the families, businesses, and concerns of my community. These last few days, many of my constituents, supporters and the people have reached out to reinforce their support for my leadership. I am thankful and grateful for the people of this state.

Sometimes, we are too close to something to fully see our place in it. This experience has given me a renewed clarity about my responsibilities—not just in this chamber, but in the trust my community has placed in me. I take that trust seriously and will continue to work hard every day of my life.

I will continue to serve as a voice for the people of this state. I believe in the people of Providence and all of Rhode Island, in their resilience and their vision for a better future. Our state has the power to drive meaningful social change, and I want to live my values both as a legislator and as a citizen of this great community.”

To the people of Rhode Island, I want to begin by thanking you for your patience. More importantly, I want to acknowledge that my first duty is to the remarkable working people of House District 9, Providence and across the state- the people who placed their-

— State Representative Enrique Sanchez (@EnriqueForRI) February 10, 2025