WEST WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man was arrested on a vandalism charge on Feb. 4, 2026.
Vincent DeSantis Jr., 59, of Warwick, was arrested by the West Warwick Police Department on one count of Vandalism/Malicious Damage to Property.
The arrest was made by the Gaming Enforcement Unit on an Affidavit/Arrest Warrant.
DeSantis was transported to Third District Court for arraignment.
He was arraigned by the Honorable Judge Goulart and released on $1,000 personal recognizance.
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Man arrested on stolen vehicle charges in Providence
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PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was arrested on multiple vehicle-related charges on Feb. 4, 2026.
Jolon O’Connor, 46, of Providence, was arrested at 5 a.m. by members of the Auto Theft Task Force, the ACI Investigations Unit, and the Intelligence Unit.
O’Connor faces charges of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (2 Counts) and Possession of a Motor Vehicle With Altered VIN (2 Counts).
He was transported to Rhode Island State Police Headquarters for processing and then turned over to officials at Sixth District Court for arraignment.
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Two men arrested on firearm charges in Lincoln
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LINCOLN, RI — Two Providence men were arrested on firearm-related charges on Feb. 4, 2026.
Benjamin Barclay, 24, of Providence, was arrested by members of the Rhode Island State Police HIDTA Task Force.
Barclay faces charges of Possession of a Firearm While Committing a Controlled Substance Violation, Manufacturing/Delivery/Possession with Intent to Deliver – Schedule I/II, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Jaymani Perry, 20, of Providence, was also arrested by members of the Rhode Island State Police HIDTA Task Force.
Perry was charged with Possession of a Ghost Gun.
Both men were processed at the Lincoln Barracks and arraigned by a Justice of the Peace.
They were later transported to the ACI Intake Center pending their arraignment in Sixth District Court.
