Providence Animal Control Officer Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer

Providence Animal Control Officer Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer

An animal control officer employed by the City of Providence - but currently "out of work" - has been charged with assaulting a Providence Police officer, GoLocal has learned. 

According to police, on October 16, detectives executed a court-authorized narcotics search warrant at 1002 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence. 

During the operation, police say that a man entered the premises despite being advised that the store was closed for an active investigation. 

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After disregarding multiple orders to leave and making physical contact with a detective, the individual was restrained and taken into custody without further incident, said police. 

The suspect, identified as Kevin Duffy, 27, who is employed as an Animal Control Officer but currently out of work, is being held pending arraignment in 6th District Court on charges of simple assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, and obstructing a police officer in the execution of duty.

Police later clarified that Duffy is on leave and is being paid by the city. 

 

 

First published 10/17/2025 4:28 PM

Udpated 10/17/2025 7:22 PM