Rhode Island
Ferrari stolen during RI armed home invasion tracked down in Florida; 2 suspects arrested
A Ferrari that was stolen during an armed home invasion in Cranston, Rhode Island, three days ago, has been recovered in Florida, where authorities said they took one of two suspects into custody Tuesday. The second suspect was later arrested in Rhode Island.
Cranston police say this whole ordeal started Saturday, when patrol officers were dispatched around 3:20 a.m. to 66 Crest Drive. The residents told officers that two masked men armed with handguns got into the house through an unlocked door and demanded the keys to a 2018 Ferrari Spider convertible that was parked in the garage, as well as a Chevy Corvette.
According to police, it was clear that the suspects had intimate knowledge about the home and the vehicles they were seeking, saying this was not a random act.
The residents of the home, who were targeted, police say, did turn the keys to both vehicles over to the suspects, who left in the Ferrari. The Corvette was found undisturbed nearby, where the owner had parked it.
A Cranston Police Flock camera located the stolen Ferrari in Cranston the day after the incident, but responding officers were unable to find it Sunday.
Detectives were able to identify two suspects, however, one of whom police say had an indirect connection to one of the residents, Cranston police said. He had previously been inside the Crest Drive home and knew where the keys to both vehicles were stored.
Police then issued a bulletin about the stolen Ferrari to surrounding police departments, and several agencies became involved.
A Rhode Island state trooper saw the vehicle and attempted to stop it Monday evening, but the driver led several troopers on a high-speed chase that traversed Rhode Island and Connecticut, before law enforcement eventually lost sight of it.
Later Monday night, New York State troopers pursued the Ferrari, but again the driver evaded capture.
Also Monday night, Cranston police obtained arrest warrants for 20-year-old Jonathan Costa, of Cranston, and 18-year-old Logan Slezak, of Pawtucket, for breaking and entering with felony intent, using a firearm while committing a crime of violence and conspiracy.
Cranston detectives partnered with the state police violent fugitive task force and U.S. Marshalls to work toward apprehending both suspects.
Tuesday afternoon, the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said that deputies were searching for the stolen Ferrari, with Florida registration CCC1, that led authorities on a pursuit on I-95 in Flagler County. The driver was said to be armed and dangerous, and wanted in reference to the out-of-state crime.
Pedro Menendez High School and Southwoods Elementary were briefly put on lockdown as a precaution during the search, but class has since resumed.
Shortly after 2 p.m., sheriffs from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Department in Florida spotted the stolen Ferrari after receiving an alert from a license plate reader. The driver refused to stop for law enforcement and sped away.
A helicopter unit was utilized to track the Ferrari, and though the suspect was able to initially evade capture, he was later tracked to a residence on Royal Palm Lane, where the Ferrari was recovered unoccupied and hidden under a tarp.
There was a heavy law enforcement presence in the area, and people were asked to avoid it.
Sheriffs surrounded the home and were able to take Costa into custody immediately, police said. The second suspect, Slezak, was determined not to have been in the vehicle and was not believed to be in Flagler County.
Cranston police said later Tuesday that Slezak had been taken into custody in Rhode Island.
“This was a difficult case in order to apprehend the suspects because of their reckless disregard and dangerous high speeds over 130 mph to evade capture, putting all law enforcement and the innocent motoring public at risk, along with being armed and dangerous,” Major Todd Patalano said in a press release. “The Cranston Police also thanked the residents and neighbors for their cooperation and patience in assisting us to bring this to a quick conclusion.”
It was not immediately clear if Costa or Slezak had obtained an attorney, when they’re due to make their first court appearances or if additional charges are possible. Further information has not been provided at this time.
Rhode Island
Ranking Rhode Island’s Most Popular Charity License Plates – Rhode Island Monthly
When it comes to expressing ourselves, Rhode Islanders have elevated license plates to an art form. You might not be able to get a new vanity plate — the state suspended applications in 2021 after a judge ruled a Tesla owner could keep his FKGAS plates — but you can still express your Rhody pride with one of seventeen state-approved charity plates. The program has funded ocean research, thrown parades, saved crumbling lighthouses and even provided meals for residents. About half of the $43.50 surcharge goes to the associated charity, while the other half covers the production cost.
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License plate images courtesy of the Rhode island division of motor vehicles.
Atlantic Shark Institute
Year first approved: 2022
Plates currently on road: 7,007
Total raised: $269,530
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Friends of Plum Beach Lighthouse
Year first approved: 2009
Plates currently on road: 5,024
Total raised: $336,890
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Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island
Year first approved: 2013
Plates currently on road: 2,102
Funds raised: $32,080
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Rocky Point Foundation
Year first approved: 2016
Plates currently on road: 1,616
Funds raised: $50,450
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Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Year first approved: 2002
Plates currently on road: 765
Funds raised since 2021: $11,060*
*Prior to 2021, customers ordered plates directly through the food bank, and total revenue numbers are not available.
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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Year first approved: 2009
Plates currently on road: 1,472
Funds raised: $136,740
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Audubon Society of Rhode Island and Save the Bay
Year first approved: 2006
Plates currently on road: 1,132
Funds raised: $61,380 for each organization (proceeds split evenly)
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Boston Bruins Foundation
Year first approved: 2014
Plates currently on road: 1,125
Funds raised: $36,880
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Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association
Year first approved: 2023
Plates currently on road: 1,105
Funds raised: $37,610
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Bristol Fourth of July Committee
Year first approved: 2011
Plates currently on road: 1,104
Funds raised: $17,640
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Red Sox Foundation
Year first approved: 2011
Plates currently on road: 860
Funds raised: $88,620
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Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
Year first approved: 2012
Plates currently on road: 1,510
Funds raised: $33,360
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Providence College Angel Fund
Year first approved: 2016
Plates currently on road: 693
Funds raised: $23,220
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Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust
Year first approved: 2022
Plates currently on road: 383
Funds raised: $10,640
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Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Year first approved: 2022
Plates currently on road: 257
Funds raised: $7,580
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Day of Portugal and Portuguese Heritage in RI Inc.
Year first APPROVED: 2018
Plates currently on road: 132
Funds raised: $3,190
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Rhode Island AG to unveil long-awaited report on Diocese of Providence clergy abuse
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha will release on Wednesday findings from a multiyear investigation into child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence.
According to the attorney general’s office, the report will detail the diocese’s handling of clergy abuse over decades.
While the smallest state in the U.S., Rhode Island is home to the country’s largest Catholic population per capita, with nearly 40% of the state identifying as Catholic, according to the Pew Research Center.
Neronha first launched the investigation in 2019, nearly a year after a Pennsylvania grand jury report found more than 1,000 children had been abused by an estimated 300 priests in that state since the 1940s. The 2018 report is considered one of the broadest inquiries into child sexual abuse in U.S. history.
Neronha’s investigation involved entering into an agreement with the Diocese of Providence to gain access to all complaints and allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy dating back to 1950. Neronha’s office said in 2019 that the goal of the report was to determine how the diocese responded to past reports of child sexual abuse, identify any prosecutable cases, and ensure that no credibly accused clergy were in active ministry.
Rhode Island State Police also helped with the investigation.
Rhode Island
St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Rhode Island
Rhode Islanders who plan to join in the global celebration of Irish culture can choose from big and small events, including a parade in Providence.
The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, and many big events will be held the weekend of March 14-15. Originally a modest, religious feast day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day today is a vibrant, boisterous holiday observed by millions of people regardless of their heritage.
The Providence parade is March 21.
We’ve rounded up 10 more events to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But first, are you planning an event this spring? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!
Here’s your guide to St. Patrick’s Day fun in Rhode Island:
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