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  • Principal Arrested for Drugs

    As reported by Linda Borg in the August 4, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston Middle School Principal was arrested at TF Green airport and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Airport security found drugs in the man’s luggage. It is unclear the type of drugs or the quantity of drugs recovered. The principal is currently on administrative leave from the school ...
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  • 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. ...
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  • State Police Arrest 15 in Drug Bust

    As reported by Donita Naylor in the July 29, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police have arrested fifteen (15) people for drug related offenses. They were charged with various offenses including delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance , solicitation and conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act. Police ...
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  • Exeter Drug Possession Arrest

    As reported by John Hill in the May 18, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, Rhode Island State Police arrested a woman in Exeter and charged her with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with intent to deliver . Following a traffic stop, police found over 200 bags of heroin in the woman's vehicle. She is currently being held at the ACI. Heroin is a schedule I controlled substance and ...
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  • Portsmouth Police Arrest Newport Man for Drugs

    As reported by Mike McKinney in the December 5, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Newport man was arrested by the Portsmouth Police Department and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The man is accused of possessing heroin, cocaine and MDMA (ecstasy). At that time of his arrest, he was found with all three drugs. The arrest followed a joint ...
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  • State Police Arrest Providence Man for Drugs & Sexual Assault

    As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the October 6, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a traffic stop by the Rhode Island State Police led to serious felony charges. The police stopped a Providence man who was driving with a fourteen (14) year old girl in the car. The man is accused of second degree sexual assault , enticement of a minor, possession of a firearm, a sword, and possession of ...
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  • Gift of Marijuana Leads to Arrest of Teacher

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the September 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence teaching assistant has been arrested for unlawful delivery of marijuana in a school zone. The teacher gave the marijuana as a gift to the school's principal. The marijuana was turned over to the police and the man has been suspended. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, the Uniform ...
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  • Marijuana Arrest Following Fire

    As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the September 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence woman was arrested for marijuana following a fire at her home. The East Providence Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building. While extinguishing the fire, the firemen discovered four (4) lbs of marijuana and lights used to grow the marijuana. It is unclear what the ...
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  • Hopkinton Marijuana Arrest

    As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the April 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Hopkinton man was arrested following a joint investigation by both the Hopkinton and Westerly Police Departments. The man was charged with possession of marijuana (a schedule I controlled substance) while intent to deliver. Police found fifty (50) marijuana plants growing in his home. Police also recovered ...
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  • Providence Undercover Work Leads to Drug Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the March 27, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, an undercover police officer and other police surveillance helped led to the arrest of a Providence man on numerous drug charges. The police seized over $1,000.00 in cash, ammunition and nearly nine (9) ounces of marijuana . The man has been charged with three (3) counts of possession with intent to distribute ...
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  • URI Drugs & Alcohol Arrests

    As reported by Maria Armental in the March 7, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, four (4) URI students have been arrested following an investigation involving a stolen credit card. Two (2) students were charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. When police searched the students' room, they also found marijuana , Oxycontin, ecstasy and alcohol . The other students are facing misdemeanor ...
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  • Drunk Driver Applies for Massachusetts License

    As reported by Donita Naylor in the February 1, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Rhode Island resident who is currently charged with drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test applied for a Massachusetts driver's license. Her Rhode Island license was suspended on a preliminary because of the refusal charge. She lied on her application for a Massachusetts license. She was found ...
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  • Providence Police Use Facebook to Find Criminal

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the January 15, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, Providence Police viewed a man's Facebook page which included pictures of him with drugs, money and drugs. Also posted on the page was an invitation to buy drugs. An undercover police officer arranged to buy drugs from the man and they also discussed buying a gun. The man's house was raided and police seized ...
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  • East Providence Arrests Three for Drunk Driving

    As reported in the December 2, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, East Providence Police arrested three (3) drivers for drunk driving following an unrelated accident. A female driver hit a utility pole and police responded to the accident. While directing traffic, police arrested an out of state motorist for drunk driving and another motorist for drunk driving and possession of marijuana ...
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  • Pawtucket Drug Arrest

    As reported in the November 12, 2012 edition of the Rhode Island Lawyers' Weekly, a Pawtucket man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses. The man's neighbors filed complaints regarding suspected drug activity. Upon his arrest, the man was found with cash, marijuana, heroin, Diazepam and Oxycodone. He has been charged with possession of marijuana , heroin and Oxycodone with ...
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  • East Providence Police Arrest Florida Man for Drugs

    As reported by Maria Armental in the October 22, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, East Providence Police stopped a man for speeding. During the traffic stop, police found Oxycodone and morphine pills. The man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended. Pursuant to Rhode Island ...
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  • South Kingstown Drug Arrest

    As reported by Maria Armental in the October 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, South Kingstown Police arrested two (2) men and charged them with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. The men were found with seventeen (17) bags of marijuana and over $5,000.00 in cash. They were overheard discussing a drug deal and were eventually arrested. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...
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  • Coventry Drug Bust

    As reported by Maria Armental in the July 20, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Coventry Police have arrested five (5) people for drug related charges . The arrests followed a four (4) months undercover investigation. All five (5) have been charged with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. The drugs involved were prescription medications. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...
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  • Governor Signs Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana

    As reported by Mike McKinney in the June 13, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Governor Chafee has signed a new law which decriminalizes marijuana possession . The new bill will go into effect in April of 2013. The new law will make possession of marijuana, one (1) ounce or less, a civil violation. It will now be punishable by a $150.00 fine. Juvenile offenders will be required to pay the ...
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  • East Greenwich Family Arrested in Drug Bust

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the June 12, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Greenwich man and his two (2) sons have been arrested for drug related charges. The father has been charged with cultivating marijuana , possession of one (1) to five (5) kilograms of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance. Both sons have been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to ...
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  • Rhode Island Decriminalization of Marijuana Bill

    As reported in the May 29, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a bill has been introduced at the Rhode Island General Assembly to decriminalize possession of marijuana in small quantities. The bill was introduced last year and failed. Pursuant to current Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-4.01(a) it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or ...
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  • West Warwick Marijuana Sentence

    As reported by Thomas Morgan in the May 24, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a West Warwick minister has been sentenced to eighteen (18) months in federal prison for possession of marijuana . The man is a license medical marijuana caregiver, which allows him to grow marijuana for patients. He was allowed to have twenty-four (24) plants but he was found with 183 plants when arrested by ...
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  • RI General Assembly Bill to Legalize Marijuana

    As reported by Philip Marcelo in the February 20, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a new bill was introduced at the Rhode Island General Assembly to legalize marijuana . The proposed bill, H7092, would decriminalize possession of marijuana when the quantity is less than one (1) ounce. The law currently states pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, 21-28-4.01(c), that possession of marijuana ...
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  • Central Falls Robbery Arrest

    As reported by Maria Armental in the January 26, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Central Falls man has been arrested and charged with first degree robbery and possession of marijuana . The man robbed a local store and took $200.00 in cash. During the robbery, he was armed with a kitchen knife. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-39-1, robbery is defined as (a) Every person who shall ...
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  • Marijuana Cases Affected by Changes to DOH Labs Procedures

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the January 19, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Department of Health Laboratories are suffering from a serious backlog of evidence and cases. Due to decreases in budgets and an increase in evidence to be processed, it takes the lab roughly six (6) months to one (1) year to process violent crimes and it can be up to two (2) years to ...
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