Rhode Island law enforcement announces multiple arrests for assault and drug offenses – Newport Dispatch

PROVIDENCE — Law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island have charged several individuals with a variety of offenses, including assault, drug possession, and intent to deliver controlled substances, following a series of investigations and arrests conducted on August 20 and 21.

On August 20, the ACI Investigations Unit charged Anthony Medina, 28, of Woonsocket, with simple assault/battery.

Bradley Peterson, 59, of Cranston, faced charges of stalking, while Earl Dandy, 29, also of Cranston, was charged with assault of a healthcare provider and assault with bodily fluids while incarcerated.

Jonathan Perez, 30, of Providence, was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Amanda Baker, 29, from the same Cranston address as Dandy, was charged with assault with bodily fluids while incarcerated.

All were arraigned in Third District Court and released to the Sheriff’s Department.

The following day, the HIDTA Task Force, along with other units, made significant drug-related arrests.

Robert Braxton, 36, of Providence, was charged with multiple counts of possession with the intent to deliver controlled substances, including fentanyl, cocaine, xylazine, MDMA, and psilocybin mushrooms, as well as with possessing a large-capacity feeding device, controlled substance conspiracy, and resisting arrest.

Jason Palmer, 40, of North Providence, faced similar drug-related charges.

Both men were arraigned in Sixth District Court and held without bail.

Additionally, the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Mark Deshaies, 36, of Coventry, for possession and transfer of child pornography.

Justice Houlihan set bail at $5,000 with surety and imposed restrictions on contact with minors and internet use.

Robert Harris, 49, of Providence, was also arrested by the HIDTA Task Force for possession with the intent to deliver cocaine.

He has been held without bail following his arraignment in Sixth District Court.