North Providence Police Officer and FOP Exec Petteruti Pleads to Financial Crimes
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North Providence Police Officer and FOP Exec Petteruti Pleads to Financial Crimes
Petteruti along with North Providence police officer Dennis Stone were indicted by a statewide grand jury — GoLocal reported in January of this year.
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About Case
- As an elected officer of the FOP, Petteruti, according to the indictment, used FOP funds to pay for personal meals, entertainment, and gambling at Foxwoods Casino.
- He faced multiple felony counts, including embezzlement and filing false tax returns.
- This case began years ago. North Providence officials received subpoenas in March of 2020.
- As part of the plea, Petteruti received two, five-year "deferred" sentences and agreed to pay restitution of more than $37,000.
- In addition, Petteruti submitted his retirement papers approximately three weeks ago.
- It is unlikely Petteruti will spend any time in jail and is highly likely to receive his full police pension
GoLocal Wrote That RI AG Peter Neronha's Office Alleged:
"As alleged in the indictments, the defendants, as members of the executive board of the North Providence Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, used their access to union bank accounts to embezzle funds for personal expenses. It is alleged that as president of the local union, former Lt. Stone embezzled funds for personal use, including meals at a restaurant, online study materials for promotional purposes within the police department, and various retail purchases."
It is also alleged that Stone filed false tax returns for the 2015 through 2020 tax years, by failing to disclose and pay taxes on income received as a part-time waiter at Twin Oaks restaurant in Cranston.
It is further alleged that as treasurer of the local union, Petteruti embezzled funds for personal use, by withdrawing that money in cash from ATMs, as well as spending union funds to gamble at Foxwoods casino."
Stone's criminal case is still pending.