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Brasília, The Civil Police of Minas Gerais (Delegacia Especializada de Proteção a Criança e ao Adolescente) arrested a 56-year-old Brazilian national December 27 with investigative assistance from Homeland Security Investigations Special Agents assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.
The suspect was previously investigated by the Attleboro and North Attleboro, Massachusetts and East Providence, Rhode Island Police Departments, in addition to the Bristol County (Massachusetts) District Attorney’s Office, for the alleged rape of a vulnerable person (minor) victim spanning a period of four years, beginning when the victim was ten years old.
“One of the U.S. Government’s top law enforcement priorities is to protect the public from crimes of victimization, especially children and members of vulnerable groups,” HSI Attaché Troy Clausen said. “We applaud the actions of the Federal Police of Brazil and Civil Police of Minas Gerais in arresting a man suspected of such heinous crimes.”
Arrest warrants were issued by authorities in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island shortly after a criminal investigation was conducted into the allegations. However, the Brazilian national had already fled the United States for Brazil by the time of issuance.
Fall River Reporter asked for the name of the suspect, but it was not released.
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A car carrying a family of three went into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island Sunday evening, authorities said.
The vehicle entered the river near the Taft Street boat ramp shortly before 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said in a statement.
A bystander riding a jet ski heard the car dive into the water and attempted to help, while another witness called 911, according to Goncalves.
First responders arrived within three minutes of the emergency call, Goncalves noted.
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside, The Boston Globe reported.
Recovery efforts resumed Monday, with Pawtucket police and fire personnel working alongside Rhode Island State Police and other state agencies to remove the vehicle from the river, Goncalves said.
“Conditions are extremely challenging for dive teams due to the strong current and poor underwater visibility,” she added.
A video released by the Globe shows the car being recovered from the water Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the occupants.
“We ask that you please keep the family and their loved ones in your prayers as our first responders continue recovery efforts,” Goncalves said.
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(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday.
Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project.
File image of traffic in Aquidneck Island. (WJAR)
It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island.
This will include high-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.
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Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo are expected to attend.
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