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Woman arrested on fraud charges in Hope Valley

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HOPE VALLEY, RI — A woman was arrested on multiple charges following an investigation by state police.

Martha Russo, 36, of Newport, was arrested at 9:02 a.m. Monday.

She faces charges of obtaining property by false pretenses/personation over $10,000 and access to computer for fraudulent purposes.

Russo was also wanted on a Second Division District Court bench warrant for failure to appear for a technical violation hearing on an original charge of cyberstalking from the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks.

The arrest resulted from an investigation by members of the Hope Valley Barracks and a subsequent warrant check.

Russo was transported to the State Police Wickford Barracks for processing.

She was later transported to Third Division District Court for arraignment.

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