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  • Municipal Court Judge Arrested

    As reported by Patrick Anderson in the May 12, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston Municipal Court Judge has been arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct. The man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend over the weekend. He is currently on a leave of absence from Municipal Court. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3 defines simple assault ...
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  • East Providence Murder

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 10, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence woman was killed on Mother’s Day. The woman was stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriend. This was the first homicide of the year in East Providence. According to police, there was a history of domestic violence incidents between the parties and the woman recently obtained a restraining order. The ...
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  • Woman Attacks Replacement

    As reported by Patrick Anderson in the March 30, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket woman has been arrested and charged with felony assault, domestic vandalism and disorderly conduct . The woman allegedly vandalized her ex-boyfriend’s car and then allegedly stabbed her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, felony assault is defined as every ...
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  • Shopping Fight at Providence Mall

    As reported by Linda Borg in the December 21, 2014, two (2) women have been arrested following a fight at the H&M store in the Providence Place Mall. A shopper was alleged assaulted by a group of six (6) women. One woman was charged with simple assault and resisting arrest. A second woman was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest and carrying a prohibited weapon. Police found a knife and ...
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  • Providence Man Found Guilty of Killing Dog and Assaulting Girlfriend

    As reported by Alisha Pina in the September 11, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been found guilty of several domestic charges including assault, vandalism, failure to relinquish a telephone and malicious injury to animals. A jury found the man guilty of killing his girlfriend's dog. He then assaulted the girlfriend and broke her cell phone. He will be sentenced in the ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Sentence in Taylor Swift Case

    As reported in the July 18, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man was found guilty of trespass and disorderly conduct and sentenced by a Judge this week. The man was arrested earlier this year for trespassing at Taylor Swift's home in Westerly, RI. When police arrived, the man acted in a disorderly manner, swearing at the officers. The Judge sentenced the man to one (1) year ...
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  • Cranston Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the January 22, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston man was previously arrested and charged with domestic simple assault and domestic failure to relinquish a telephone. The charges were recently dismissed. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3, simple assault is defined as every person who shall make an assault or battery or both shall be ...
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  • Providence Assault Warrant Issued

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in January 7, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man is wanted in connection with an assault charge . The man is accused of assaulting a local politican in Providence. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. The man has a record for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances (drugs) and possession of stolen vehicles. He is currently ...
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  • Pawtucket Sex Assault Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the December 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a former Pawtucket police officer has been arrested and charged with first degree sexual assault , felony assault to commit sexual assault, disorderly conduct and simple assault. All these crimes are charged as domestic violence crimes because the alleged victim is the man's girlfriend. The man was ...
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  • Newport Cyberharassment Arrest

    As reported in the October 10, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Newport man has been charged with cyberharassment and extortion by the Rhode Island State Police. The man is scheduled to be arraigned in Washington County. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-52-4.2, cyberharassment or cyberstalking is defined as whoever transmits any communication by computer or other electronic device ...
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  • Johnston Domestic Assault Arrest

    As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the July 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man has been arrested by the police and charged with assault, disorderly conduct and failure to relinquish a telephone. All three were charged as domestic violence crimes as the alleged victim is his ex-girlfriend. He is currently being held at the ACI as a probation violator on a shoplifting ...
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  • Providence Woman Assaults Police

    As reported by Maria Armental in the June 10, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence woman has been charged with felony assault after she alleged attacked three (3) police officers with a knife. The police officers were at the scene to provide aid to Providence firefighters. The woman was later taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, felony ...
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  • Pawtucket Domestic Assault Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a man has been arrested by the Pawtucket Police and charged with domestic felony assault and domestic disorderly conduct . The man alleged took a skillet and burned parts of his wife's body. The man is currently being held at the ACI. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, felony assault is defined as ...
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  • Providence Murderer Sentenced

    As reported by John Hill in the March 22, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been sentenced in connection with a Pawtucket murder . The man is currently serving a life sentence in connection with the murder of his girlfriend . He was sentenced to two additional life sentences for the murder of a man driving a car and the attempted murder of his passenger. Pursuant to ...
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  • Pawtucket Police Officer Suspended in Domestic Case

    As reported in the March 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket police officer has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of domestic violence charges. The man has been charged with domestic simple assault and four (4) counts of domestic disorderly conduct. The alleged victim is his ex-girlfriend. The matter has been scheduled for trial in April. Pursuant to Rhode Island ...
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  • Warwick Domestic Murder/Suicide

    As reported by Gregory Smith in the March 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, three (3) people are dead in a murder /suicide in Warwick. A man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend and then killed himself. The woman's children were home at the time of the shooting. These crimes are considered to be domestic violence crimes because of the relationship between the parties. ...
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  • Middletown Teacher Arrested

    As reported by Maria Armental in the March 14, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Middletown Teacher has been arrested for simple assault . He is accused of assaulting a female student. He and the student were romantically involved. The teacher has been suspended with pay pending the investigation. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3, every person who shall make an assault or ...
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  • Portsmouth Domestic Murder Arrest

    As reported in the February 27, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Portsmouth Police have arrested a man and charged him with domestic homicide. The man is accused of stabbing his ex-wife to death while riding on a RIPTA bus. He is currently being held without bail at the ACI. The man has a long criminal record including felony assault , drunk driving and possession of stolen motor ...
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  • Pawtucket Police Officer Charged

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the February 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket Police Officer has been charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct. He is accused of threatening his girlfriend with a gun. A no-contact order has been issued in connection with the case. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3, simple assault is defined as except as ...
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  • Providence Teacher Arrested for Assault on Police

    As reported by Maria Armental in the February 6, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence teacher has been arrested by the North Kingstown Police Department. The woman was in a bar when her friend was injured. When police responded to provide aid, the woman threatened and attacked police. She has been charged with two counts of simple assault , disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and ...
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  • Teenager Assaults Mother & Grandfather

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the December 26, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a teenager girl has been charged with felony assault, resisting arrest and mayhem. The arrest stems from an incident in the girl's home, where she allegedly was trying to grab a knife. Both her mother and grandfather tried to stop her. She bit off part her mother's nose and pushed her grandfather down the ...
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  • North Providence Domestic Assault Arrest

    As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the November 30, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Providence man has been arrested and charged with domestic assault , domestic vandalism, domestic disorderly conduct , failure to relinquish a telephone and breaking and entering . The man alleged forcefully entered a woman's home and then assaulted her. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...
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  • Barrington Police Officer Faces Felony Charges

    As reported by Bryan Rourke in the November 26, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Barrington Police Officer has been charged with obstruction of the judicial system . In August of this year, the officer was charged with domestic disorderly conduct . That charge was dismissed and new charges of obstruction of the judicial system and cyberstalking have been filed and the case is scheduled to ...
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  • North Providence Woman Tries to Kill Husband With Car

    As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the October 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Providence woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony assault . The woman is accused of trying to run down her husband with her car. As the man drove away, she continued to try and hit his vehicle. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-6, felony assault is defined as ...
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