NEW: Six Charged Following Federal Hill B&E and Police Chase, 37 Pounds of Marijuana Seized

NEW: Six Charged Following Federal Hill B&E and Police Chase, 37 Pounds of Marijuana Seized

Providence Police have arrested and charged six people following a breaking and entering on America Street near Federal Hill and a police chase through Providence that took place on Thursday.

Along with the arrests, police seized 37 pounds of marijuana.

Jayvon Nunez, age 21; of Providence, Olushola Menawonu, age 20; of Providence, Nathanel Bliss, age 21; of Providence and Emanual Lantigua, age 21; of Providence, were charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful possession of a firearm while in possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of stolen firearm and conspiracy.

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Stevens Descades, 25, turned himself in at Central Station and his roommate Joseph Sanita, 27, was arrested.

Descades and Sanita were charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of more than 5 kilograms of marijuana and conspiracy.

 

Police Chase and Arrests 

According to Providence Police, on Thursday, January 16, officers responded to 44 America Street for a reported break-in. 

Upon arrival, police learned that several subjects fled from the above address in a gray BMW with an unknown Massachusetts registration. 

One subject was also believed to have fled on foot in the area of Africa Street.

According to police, this incident resulted in a lengthy car and foot chase throughout the city ending in the area of Academy Avenue.

The car came to a complete stop at 503 Academy Avenue and then rolled into a small retaining wall. Police then saw four subjects flee from the car in opposite directions. 

Additional patrol units were called to the scene and all four subjects were apprehended shortly after. 

Police located and seized a silver and black Sig Sauer 1911 firearm from the suspect car, which was later determined to be stolen.

Upon securing the 3rd-floor apartment at 44 America Street, police saw evidence of illegal narcotics and notified members of the Narcotics Bureau for further investigation.

According to police, later that night, Providence Police Narcotics Detectives obtained and executed a signed search warrant for 44 America Street.

A total of 37 pounds of marijuana, $142,000 and other drug paraphernalia was seized from both the 3rd-floor apartment and from the individuals responsible for the breaking and entering incident.