Operation Zombie Nets 30 Arrests In Providence
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Operation Zombie Nets 30 Arrests In Providence
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Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré, Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr., FBI Special Agent in Charge Vincent B. Lisi, Deputy Attorney General Gerald J. Coyne, U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha, DEA Special Agent in Charge Michael Ferguson and RISP Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell have announced Rhode Island Urban Violent Crime Initiative charges against 30 Providence gang members and associates
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Year-Long Series Of Investigations
Providence Police arrested 13 men on May 5th in the undercover sting called “Operation Backpage,” which had netted 22 men back on April 3.
Within the past five days, 14 individuals have been indicted by a Providence Country grand jury on state drug trafficking charges and 11 individuals have been charged by way of indictment of criminal complaint in federal court with trafficking heroin and cocaine.
The federal indictments were for delivery of heroin in excess of 100 grams and conspiracy. The state indictments were for delivery of heroin, cocaine, and conspiracy. There are several remaining suspects that have warrants issued for their arrest.
Five additional gang members were arrested on state firearm charges during this investigation. Two subjects were also additionally charged with armed robbery with a firearm. Most of the individuals charged have been identified as members or associates of gangs in and around the South Side of Providence.
“This is another example of federal state and local law enforcement providing a direct focus on specific criminals who chose to cause violence, distribute drugs and create fear in the City of Providence. This also is a warning to those who wish to engage in drug dealing and violence, this team will be targeting you next,” said Commissioner Steven M. Paré
“This investigation initiated by the Providence Police Department, strikes at the very core of drug, gang, and gun violence in the City of Providence. It also signifies what can be accomplished by coordinated, interagency efforts to take down violent gang activity. This was another excellent investigation by all involved,” said Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr.
“Gang members who try to fill the vacuum left by these arrests should know we will come after them too. Nobody should have to live in the midst of these drug dealing, violent criminals and the FBI hopes this well-coordinated effort will help bring peace to the streets of Providence and its surrounding communities,” said Vincent B. Lisi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division.
Crime on College Campuses in RI: 2011-2013
Brown
Enrollment: 8,943
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 44
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 2
Burglary: 116
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Brown
Enrollment: 8,943
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 14
Drug Abuse Violations: 67
Liquor Law Violations: 153
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Bryant
Enrollment: 3,454
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 20
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Burglary: 9
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 1
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Bryant
Enrollment: 3,454
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 1
Drug Abuse Violations: 214
Liquor Law Violations: 1,266
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Johnson and Wales
Enrollment: 10,369
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 12
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 8
Burglary: 10
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 3
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Johnson and Wales
Enrollment: 10,369
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 4
Drug Abuse Violations: 181
Liquor Law Violations: 663
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Providence College
Enrollment: 4,665
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 7
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 0
Burglary: 16
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Providence College
Enrollment: 4,665
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 0
Drug Abuse Violations: 274
Liquor Law Violations: 1,152
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Rhode Island College
Enrollment: 8,700
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Burglary: 10
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 1
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Rhode Island College
Enrollment: 8,700
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 1
Drug Abuse Violations: 84
Liquor Law Violations: 144
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
RISD
Enrollment: 2,420
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 3
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 2
Burglary: 6
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 1
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
RISD
Enrollment: 2,420
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 5
Drug Abuse Violations: 112
Liquor Law Violations: 149
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Roger Williams University
Enrollment: 4,732
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 25
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Burglary: 14
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Roger Williams University
Enrollment: 4,732
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 6
Drug Abuse Violations: 219
Liquor Law Violations: 1,032
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Salve Regina
Enrollment: 2,603
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 6
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Burglary: 5
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
Salve Regina
Enrollment: 2,603
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 1
Drug Abuse Violations: 54
Liquor Law Violations: 645
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
URI
Enrollment: 16,387
Amount of Criminal Offenses (2011-2013)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Sex offenses - Forcible: 34
Sex offense - Non-forcible: 1
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 6
Burglary: 160
Motor vehicle theft: 7
Arson: 2
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
URI
Enrollment: 16,387
Disciplinary Actions, On-Campus (2011-2013)
Weapons (carrying, possessing): 15
Drug Abuse Violations: 543
Liquor Law Violations: 1,910
Source: Institution Data from U.S. Department of Education
