At 2:30 PM, Troopers arrested Jace Firnges, age 29, of 74 Clym Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty originating out of the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and the Cranston Police locating Firnges. Firnges was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Third Division District Court Date.
At 3:15 PM, Troopers arrested Joan Rothermel, age 59, of 64 Craig Rd, Warwick RI, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of 1.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses / Personation Over $1,500 and 2.) Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards originating out of the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks. The arrest was a result of a barracks investigation and a subsequent residence check. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Third District Court date.
At 7:45 PM, Troopers arrested Robert Mudge, age 38, of 92 Clyde Street, Apartment #3, Pawtucket, RI, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of 1.) Vandalism, 2.) Reckless Driving, and 3.) Disorderly Conduct, originating out of the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation and a subsequent residence check. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Sixth District Court.
At 11:28 PM, Troopers arrested Martina Vidaurreta, age 25, of 1 River Street, Apartment #3, West Warwick, RI, for 1.) Possession of a Schedule I – V Controlled Substance – 10 Grams or Less (Crack Cocaine), 2.) Possession of a Schedule I – V Controlled Substance – 10 Grams or Less (Fentanyl), 3.) Possession of a Schedule I – V Controlled Substance – 10 Grams or Less (Crystal Meth). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Chalkstone Avenue in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police - Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, and held overnight as a Probation Violator.
At 11:28 PM, Troopers arrested Amanda Newton, age 25, of 26 Fairmount Street, Apartment #1, Woonsocket, RI, for 1.) Possession of Schedule I – V Controlled Substance – 10 Grams or Less (Crack Cocaine). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Chalkstone Avenue in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police - Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Sixth District Court.
At 11:43 PM, Troopers arrested Johnasha Thompson, age 29, of 89 Hartford Avenue, Apartment #2, Providence, RI on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of 1.) Shoplifting, and 2.) Conspiracy, originating out of the Smithfield Police Department. The subject was transported to the State Police - Lincoln Woods Barracks, where she was processed and turned over to the Smithfield Police Department.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov