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State of Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha ,

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Cranston police officer found guilty of simple assault

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Cranston police officer was found guilty in 3rd Division District Court of simple assault, stemming from a March 5, 2020 incident at the Cranston Police Department involving the use of force against an individual in custody. ...

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AG Neronha joins partners in law enforcement, advocates and victim family members for 40th annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week ceremony

PROVIDENCE, RI – In commemoration of the 40th annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, joined by Deputy Criminal Chief Lee H. Vilker, United States Attorney's Office; General Treasurer Seth Magaziner; Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of State Police and Director of Public Safety; Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Providence Chief of Police, gathered in Memorial Park in Providence to honor the strength and resiliency of victims and victim service providers. ...

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Pawtucket man sentenced to serve 40 years in state prison for armed robbery

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 40 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after being found guilty of committing a series of armed robberies in Pawtucket along with three co-conspirators in 2018. ...

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