Rhode Island
Task force arrests three in Rhode Island for various crimes – Newport Dispatch
PROVIDENCE — Three men were arrested on separate charges by Rhode Island law enforcement agencies, including a suspect in a first-degree rape case, authorities said Wednesday.
Lazarous Berrios, 19, of Providence, was taken into custody on June 5 by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Berrios faced an affidavit and arrest warrant for first-degree rape issued by the Pawtucket Police Department.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Pawtucket Police Department for arraignment.
On the same day, the task force also arrested Scott Lindsey, 47, of North Providence.
Lindsey was wanted on several charges, including felony domestic strangulation, violation of a no-contact order in a domestic violence case, failure to register as a sex offender, breaking and entering, and aggravated assault.
He was transported to the Providence Police Department for his arraignment.
In a separate operation on June 6, the Auto Theft and Intelligence Units, along with the Lincoln Barracks, apprehended Carlos Moreira Vargas, 32, of Pawtucket.
Vargas faces multiple charges, including obtaining property by false pretenses, computer access fraud, forgery and counterfeiting, and making a false statement to obtain a license or registration.
After being processed at the Lincoln Barracks, Vargas was arraigned in Third District Court and presented as a Superior Court probation violator.
Get groovy under the disco lights at The Providence Rink from now until October 31st.
Disco is back and better than ever—roller disco, that is. The Providence Rink will be hosting roller-skating nights from now until October 31, each decked out with their own themes, live DJs and more!
Every Thursday and Friday from 5-10 p.m., as well as the first Saturday of each month, the rink will be illuminated by colorful disco lights, accompanied by curated DJ sets. The rink will also be hosting Family Skate Days, with dates to come, and Learn to Skate workshops for beginners of all ages.
“Summer in Providence is a time to come together as a community, enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the vibrant, creative energy that defines our city,” says Mayor
Brett Smiley. “Roller Disco at the Providence Rink has become a summer tradition, bringing together neighbors of all ages. Events like this activate our Downtown and reaffirm our commitment to making Providence a more welcoming and connected city for everyone.”
Roller Disco admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children, with skate rentals available for $9. Season passes can be purchased for $65 for adults and $45 for children under 12 and seniors. Tickets are available at theprovidencerink.com, with limited walk-up access offered while availability lasts.
“Roller Disco at the rink is about creating meaningful experiences that bring people together,” says Brant Gawrys, Director of Athletic and Event Facilities for the Department of Parks. “Whether you’re lacing up skates for the first time or reliving childhood memories, this event encourages residents to stay active, enjoy our beautiful Downtown and connect with neighbors. It’s a celebration of community and the vibrant energy that makes Providence special in the summer.”
Providence Rink will also be hosting the Summer Fun Activities Club (SFAC) adults sports league Monday through Wednesday evenings. Join in on volleyball, dodgeball, pickleball and more by registering at superfunactivitiesclub.com.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert.
The alert was for increased drug overdose activity from July 1 through Sunday in the northwestern and southwestern sections of the state, including Burrillville, Foster, Glocester, Scituate, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, Exeter, Richmond and Hopkinton.
“These alerts are issued when a Rhode Island municipality or region has more non-fatal overdoses than usual in a week,” RIDOH posted on Facebook.
WARWICK, RI — A registered sex offender from Warwick was charged with possessing and delivering child pornography.
Richard Crothers, 29, was arrested Wednesday by the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Crothers was charged with possessing child pornography and mailing, transporting, delivering or transferring child pornography.
Crothers, a resident of Circuit Drive, was released on 10% of $10,000 bond, court records show.
As a condition of his release, Crothers is not to use the internet, smartphones or computers, and is to have no contact with minors.
Crothers was previously convicted — once in 2015 and again in 2016 — of the indecent solicitation of a child, according to the Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry.
State police Maj. Kenneth M. Moriarity failed to respond to a request for further information on Crothers’ case.
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