Rhode Island
R.I. man sentenced for attempting to stab police, paramedic
A Rhode Island man will serve at least six years in prison for robbing a man outside a cannabis dispensary in Fall River and attempting to stab multiple police officers and a paramedic following the robbery, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s office announced Tuesday.
Dillon Nobles, 26, of Tiverton, R.I., pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count each of armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault with intent to rob and resisting arrest in connection with a “series of episodes” in Fall River on Jan. 24, 2022, Quinn’s office said.
On that date, Nobles, who was intoxicated, went to the Nature’s Medicine cannabis dispensary in Fall River with his mother. While he waited outside, he encountered a man who gave him $30 to purchase marijuana on his behalf.
Nobles went into the store but exited before buying any cannabis, according to the statement. After being confronted by the man, Nobles “brandished” a folding knife and threatened the man with it.
Later, Nobles became unresponsive while on a Southeastern Regional Transit Authority bus. When roused by paramedics and police, he was “defiant and refused treatment,” prosecutors said.
An officer deescalated the situation and convinced Nobles to go to the hospital, but he became agitated as he walked to a stretcher and threatened a pandemic, according to Quinn’s office.
Nobles then brandished the knife again and approached the paramedic. Police intervened, prompting Nobles to slash at the “neck/torso area” of a responding officer.
Nobles then fled on foot with officers trailing him.
Another officer joined the chaise and stained himself ahead of Nobles. He tried to subdue Nobles but the area was crowded, grabbing hold of his left arm but failing to grab the man’s right arm.
Nobles then pulled out the knife with his right hand and “violently attempted to stab the officer in the neck, coming within inches,” Quinn’s office said. Yet another officer grabbed his arm and held him at bay until other officers arrived, took the knife, and later tased Nobles.
Prosecutors had argued in court for a 12 to 15 year sentence, while Nobles’ attorneys requested three to five years. Judge Brian Glenny ultimately sentenced the man to six to 10 years.
The case “highlights the danger that police officers face when they encounter armed and violent individuals during the course of performing their duties,” Quinn said in the statement.
“The police should be commended for using remarkable restraint in subduing the defendant,” he said. “He clearly is a danger to the community and needs to be kept off the street.”
Rhode Island
Shooting Victim Drives Himself To Rhode Island Hospital
PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence police were called to Rhode Island Hospital early Friday afternoon after receiving a report of a shooting victim who drove himself to the hospital for treatment, police told Patch.
The victim is in surgery as of around 3 p.m. and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, according to police.
“Police will speak with the victim when he is able to do so,” authorities told Patch.
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No additional information was immediately available.
ABC6 Providence first reported earlier in the day that there was a police presence at the hospital and that the main emergency ramp was closed.
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Rhode Island
Providence man sentence for scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts seniors | ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man, who officials said had a key role in the “grandparent scheme” that victimized dozens of senior citizens, was sentenced to federal prison Thursday.
United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced that 39-year-old Vidal Roquez was sentenced to one year and one day of incarceration; three years of supervised release; sixty hours of community service by meeting with senior citizen organizations and groups, during which he is to describe his and his co-conspirators criminal conduct and to discuss ways seniors can protect themselves from being victimized; and to pay a total of $130,300 in restitution to his victims.
Officials said he visited the homes of grandparent scam victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to collect cash from them after they had been convinced that a relative had been arrested and that the money was urgently needed for bail.
During the investigation, officials identified thirteen seniors that were victimized by Roquez.
He pleaded on December 14m 2023 to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Officials are urging Rhode Island residents to call 1-877-FTC-HELP or go to ftc.gov/complaint if they feel like they are a victim of elder fraud.
Rhode Island
Cooler air returns for Friday and the weekend | ABC6
The clouds have moved back in, the wind has shifted and we are shaping up for some cool weather over the next few days here in Southern New England.
After an overcast start on Friday, we should see some brighter skies by the mid-afternoon. Highs will be around 60 inland, 50s at the shore.
Very similar weather is expected for Saturday, only this time we will start with sun and finish with clouds – temps about the same.
Sunday will be overcast and chilly with showers moving in by the afternoon. Highs won’t get out of the 50s! But fear not, warmer (and drier) weather arrives Monday.
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