On September 19, 2023, following the conclusion of a seven-day trial before Superior Court Justice Sarah Taft-Carter, a jury found Tyler Gelpi (age 36) guilty of one count of second-degree sexual assault.
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On September 11, 2023, following the conclusion of a four-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Luis M. Matos, the jury found Craig Preuit (age 43) guilty of one count of second-degree child molestation.
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On September 7, 2023, Raymond Silva (age 56) entered a guilty plea to one count of first-degree robbery. Following his plea, Superior Court Justice David Cruise sentenced the defendant to 25 years, with 10 years to serve and a 15-year suspended sentence with probation.
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To help prevent gun violence and improve public safety, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are joining together to urge swift Congressional action to stop dangerous criminals from getting unfettered access to untraceable weapons known as ghost guns or privately made firearms (PMFs).
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