Rhode Island migrant child trafficker arrested in Boston by ICE agents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Honduran national in Providence on March 11 who is facing charges related to child trafficking and indecent solicitation of a…
Suspect charged after months on the run for Rhode Island Avenue robbery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Northeast D.C. after turning himself in months after the incident, police announced Monday. The robbery occurred on…
Feds Tracked Rhode Island Child Abuser Through Pictures of His Home on Zillow
PROVIDENCE, RI – A sexual predator wanted for abusing a young child in images shared on the internet was tracked to him home by federal agents who compared those photos to pictures…
Rhode Island Middle School Teacher Arrested for Multiple Rape Charges
PROVIDENCE, RI—A Providence middle school is the center of a serious investigation following the arrest of one of its teachers. Joseph Gannon, 50, an 8th-grade science teacher at Nathanael Greene Middle School,…
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty in International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Case
BOSTON — A Rhode Island man admitted his role in a complex international money laundering and drug trafficking ring in federal court on Wednesday. Agustin Villa, 61, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to…
Video Shows Massive Dragonfly Swarm Overwhelming Beach In Rhode Island
Westerly, RI – A massive swarm of dragonflies descended on Misquamicut State Beach, disrupting the day for many beachgoers on Saturday afternoon. The unexpected event caused panic and confusion among the visitors,…
Rhode Island Representative Sounds Alarm on Dangers of Offshore Wind After Nantucket Failure
Rhode Island Representative Patricia Morgan Calls for Halt on Offshore Wind Projects After Turbine Failure Rhode Island Representative Patricia Morgan, who is also a U.S. Senate candidate, has issued a stark warning…
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy That Spanned Across the Country
Erik Ventura, 35, pleaded guilty to a superseding indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Leo…
Rhode Island Man Admits to Shipping Fentanyl to Australia
Felix Suarez, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl; two counts of attempt to distribute a controlled substance; unlawful export of a controlled substance;…
Providence Man Sentenced for Scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts Seniors
Vidal Roquez, 39, previously admitted to the court that he personally visited the homes of grandparent scam victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to collect cash from them after they had been…
Providence, Rhode Island: A Skyline Brimming with Charm and Character
Providence, RI – In the heart of New England lies Providence, Rhode Island, a city whose skyline embodies the unique blend of historical charm and modern innovation that defines this vibrant community.…
Rhode Island District Collects Over $6.9 Million in Criminal and Civil Actions in Fiscal Year 2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Zachary A. Cunha, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, announced the collection of $6,952,328.06 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2023. The total includes…
Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Successful First Annual Coat Drive
PROVIDENCE, RI – The first annual coat drive organized by the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office (RI-USAO) took place on January 18th at Kennedy Plaza in Providence. The event, led by the…
Federal Judge Tosses Trump 2024 Ballot Lawsuit In Rhode Island
Federal Judge Tosses Trump 2024 Ballot Lawsuit In Rhode Island Katelynn Richardson on November 27, 2023 A Rhode Island federal judge tossed another challenge to former President Donald Trump’s eligibility for the…
Rhode Island Man Arrested for Luring Young Girl From New Jersey
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Rhode Island man faces detention after his arrest on federal charges of attempted enticement of a minor and transmission of obscene material. United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha…
Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison for Wide-Ranging Drug Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Hector Matos, 32, of Pawtucket, R.I, was sentenced by…
US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the construction of a 704 megawatt (MW) wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, the fourth offshore wind…
Rhode Island School District To Allow Christian Clubs After Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit
Rhode Island School District To Allow Christian Clubs After Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Kate Anderson on July 19, 2023 Providence Public School District (PPSD) came to an agreement with Child Evangelism Fellowship…
Rhode Island teachers fired over COVID-19 vaccines offered jobs back
PROVIDENCE, RI – According to a press release, on Thursday, the Barrington Public School System in Rhode Island reached a settlement with three teachers it had terminated in 2021 for their refusal…
Convicted Rhode Island human trafficker on supervised release committed COVID relief fraud
Trevor Schakohl on March 15, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI- A federal judge sentenced a Rhode Island man previously convicted of human trafficking to 30 months in prison Tuesday after he fraudulently pursued COVID-19 pandemic-related…
Rhode Island Teacher Sues School That Let Him Go After He Ditched Their Union
Rhode Island Teacher Sues School That Let Him Go After He Ditched Their Union John Hugh DeMastri on January 5, 2023 A Rhode Island educator sued his former school on Dec. 30…
Nathan Bishop Middle School Students Complete First Rhode Island “Discovering Justice” Program
PROVIDENCE – In record time, a jury sitting in federal court in Providence returned a verdict for the plaintiff, finding that a school principal violated her 4th Amendment rights. The student, suspended…
New York Man Sentenced by Federal Court in Rhode Island Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors
PROVIDENCE – Jason Hatcher, 40, of New York, NY, was sentenced today to nearly three years in federal prison for his participation in a conspiracy that defrauded more than a dozen Rhode…
Massachusetts Man Charged in Rhode Island After Federal Agents Seize More Than Three Pounds of Crystal Meth
PROVIDENCE – A Lawrence, MA, man has been ordered detained in federal custody on drug trafficking charges after DEA Task Force agents and Boston Police detectives allegedly interrupted the delivery of more…
Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
BOSTON – A Woonsocket, R.I. man was sentenced yesterday for trafficking multiple victims to engage in prostitution across seven states. Ronald Hall, 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani…
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Charges for Swindling Victims Who Thought They Were Investing in ‘Magic Mike’ Stage Show
LOS ANGELES – A Rhode Island man has pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges, admitting he defrauded investors out of more than $4.2 million in connection with the “Magic Mike Live”…
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