Blog Posts in August, 2014

RIPTA Driver Charged

As reported in the August 24, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a RIPTA bus driver has been charged with vandalism and disorderly conduct. The driver was driving in Middletown when he observed a motorist talking on her cell phone. He left the bus and confronted the woman. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-44-1, vandalism is defined as every person who shall willfully and maliciously ...

Woonsocket Man Indicted for Sexual Assault

As reported by Mike McKinney in the August 20, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man was indicted by a grand jury and charged with four (4) counts of first degree sexual assault. The accused man has a lengthy record including convictions for simple assault , disorderly conduct , receiving stolen goods , vandalism, possession of controlled substances , possession of marijuana and ...

North Providence Arrest for Murder & Burglary

As reported by Mike McKinney in the August 19, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, the North Providence Police Department arrested a man for murder, attempted murder and burglary. He is accused of killing a man and wounding a woman during a home invasion. The man and woman are mother and son. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-23-1, murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a human ...

Woonsocket Woman Pleads to Embezzlement

As reported in the August 14, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket woman has entered a plea in a felony embezzlement case. The woman admitted that she embezzled money from the Woonsocket Municipal Court when she was employed there as a court clerk. She embezzled nearly $400,000 over a six (6) year period. The plea agreement is for her to serve up to eighteen (18) months ...

Woonsocket Man Tries to Entrap Teenagers

As reported by Donita Naylor in the August 4, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man has been arrested by police and charged with impersonating an officer and enticement of children. The man allegedly offered two (2) teenagers a ride and told them he was a police officer. The teenagers ran away and called police. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-14-1, every person who ...

Northern Rhode Island Gambling Arrests

As reported by Donita Naylor in the August 1, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a grand jury indicted nine (9) people for gambling related charges. Seven (7) of them are charged with gambling, bookmaking and conspiracy and two (2) are charged with gambling and conspiracy. Another man has already pled to the charges and has been sentenced. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-51-1, ...