ARREST: 25RIK2-15-AR LOCATION: WARWICK
At 5:56 PM, Troopers arrested Brendan Handfield, age 50, of 45 Algonquin Drive, Warwick, RI for a Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Restitution on the original charge of Insurance Fraud, originating out of State Police Headquarters. The arrest was the result of Troopers assisting a disabled tractor trailer on Route 95 South in the City of Warwick. Handfield was transported to the Wickford Barracks, processed, and later transported to the Adult Correctional Institution- Men's Intake.
ARREST: 25RIK2-16-AR LOCATION: NORTH KINGSTOWN
At 1:24 AM, Troopers arrested Anthony Ramos, age 29, of 100 Filmore Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, 2.) Passing of Counterfeit Certificates, Bills, or Notes and 3.) Forgery and Counterfeiting. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the Providence Police Department locating the suspect in their city. Ramos was transported to the State Police Wickford Barracks where he was processed and held overnight pending morning arraignment.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov