Keyword: theft
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THE STOCK: Federal and local law enforcement agencies executed search warrants and seized around 60,000 “stolen items” worth about $1.6 million. Federal prosecutors have charged two men, from Cranston and Warwick, for their alleged connection to a “Rhode Island-based organized retail crime theft” ring responsible for raking in “roughly $12.3 million” in sales. (Photo courtesy U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha’s Office)
60,000 ‘stolen’ items seized
First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and security devices are stripped and the stolen items are passed … more
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DOWN THE HOME STRETCH: Fenton-Fung, standing outside Cranston City Hall, calls for an investigation into Hopkins. Behind her are signs displaying text messages that Davide Broccoli alleges that Hopkins sent him.
Alleged car theft ignites mayoral race
By ADAM ZANGARI A week before one of the most incendiary mayoral primaries in Cranston’s history, State Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung held a press conference at City Hall to talk … more
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Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. swore in three judges on his Jan. 9 Inauguration Night: Judge of the Johnston Municipal Court, David aRusso; Frank Manni as Auxiliary Judge; and Priscilla Facha DiMaio, Probate Judge (at right). DiMaio now faces charges and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of her case.(Herald file photo by Rory Schuler)
Probate judge placed on leave
Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million dollar collectible-theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate. Rhode Island Attorney … more
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Craven’s wage theft bill heard in committee
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Robert E. Craven, Sr.’s legislation (2023-H 5902) would increase penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification was heard by the House … more
THE CATALYTIC AVENGER: Daniel S. Walser III, owner of Walser Mobile Refrigeration, refused to be a victim. He tracked down the suspect who swiped catalytic converters from his Warwick business. Earlier this week, Walser showed the partially mended hole the suspect cut in the fence surrounding the property.
Adventures of the Catalytic Avenger
They crawl under your vehicle and hack away at its tender underbelly. Then they sell the severed parts. It’s a good living if you don’t get caught. And most catalytic converter thieves … more
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STOLEN PARTS: Catalytic converters seized by police are lined up after an arrest.
Warwick businessman fights back against catalytic converter thefts
After several thefts from his property, a Warwick businessman decided to fight back, using technology and a little perseverance to combat a rash of catalytic converter thefts. At 10:31 a.m., Sept. … more
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Police: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
By HERALD STAFF Cranston Police are advising residents of an increase in catalytic converter thefts and seeking the community's help in curbing the activity. In a statement on social media, the department advised it is asking local scrap metal dealers more
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