Fired Former North Prov Employee Arrested By RISP, Charges Tied to Threats Against Mayor

A former North Providence town employee has been arrested by the Rhode Island State Police. Darren Barnes is being charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors relating to the harassment of North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi.

Barnes was fired by North Providence in 2020 for a racist Facebook post.

"Lol BLACK LIVES MATTER but yet you don't have any N----- FRIENDS U MENTION MY KID dying in a war or any negative comment I will hunt u down and split your N----- LIVING HEAD IN TWO and who ever your with boyfriend sister mother father or the whole N----- NATION nothing will stop me from nailing your FAT HEAD TO THE WALL," he posted.

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He served as a custodian for North Providence prior to his firing.  

North Providence Police referred the case to the Rhode Island State Police to avoid any appearance of a conflict.

 

Barnes in Court

The felony charges against Barnes are stalking and conspiracy, and the misdemeanor charges are a lesser conspiracy charge and vandalism.

The alleged events took place on July 4, 2023.

Barnes appeared in 3rd District Court.

In addition to the charges, a no-contact order was issued against Barnes from contacting Lombardi.

Barnes was released on personal recognizance and $10,000 bail.

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