Blog Posts in November, 2014

Grand Jury Indicts Central Falls Man

As reported in the November 12, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a grand jury has indicted a Central Falls man on several felony charges. The man was been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon , breaking and entering and violation of a protective order. The man used a knife to assault the woman. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, every person who shall make an assault or ...

South Kingstown Juvenile Arrested for Drug Charges

As reported by Alan Rosenberg in the November 11, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a South Kingstown teenager was arrested and charged with possession of drugs with intent to deliver. Police found cocaine, marijuana and Lorazepam, over $7,000.00 in cash, a digital scale and other drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Training School as a probation violator on an earlier charge. ...

Massachusetts Minister Sentenced in Child Molestation Case

As reported in the November 7, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, an Attleboro man was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment in a child molestation case. The man was a minister and the principal of a church school. He molested a student at the school. There are two (2) types of child molestation under Rhode Island law, first degree child molestation and second degree molestation. It ...

Man With Gun Arrested at High School

As reported by Donita Naylor in the October 31, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Mississippi man was arrested near Johnston High School and charged with possession of a firearm on school guns, possession of a firearm without a license and disorderly conduct . The man is currently being evaluated for a mental competency hearing next week. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-47-60 ...

Pawtucket Man Sentenced in Massachusetts Case

As reported in the November 5, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man entered a plea in Massachusetts to vehicular homicide , driving to endanger and possession of an open container of alcohol. The man was speeding when he crossed the lane of travel and hit another driver, killing him. He was sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment, one (1) year to serve. In Rhode Island, a ...

Warwick Man Sent to Jail for Stealing Benefits

As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the November 3, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Warwick man has been sentenced in a stolen benefits case. The man was collecting the unemployment benefits of his deceased girlfriend. He collected approximately $4,000.00. He was convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses. He was sentenced to seven (7) years at the ACI, one (1) year to serve on the ...