RI State Police Announce Arrest in Monday's Murder

RI State Police Announce Arrest in Monday's Murder

The Rhode Island State Police announced on Tuesday the arrest of a 25 year-old-man in the murder at 279 Biscuit City Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Alex S. Rolin, of the location, was arrested and charged with murder.

On Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 10 AM, the Charlestown Police Department received an E-911 call for a disturbance that occurred at the above residence. Members of the Charlestown Police Department and Charlestown Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and subsequently rendered aid to a woman who had been stabbed in her chest area.

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The female victim, identified as Grya Pihlkrantz, age 45, of the same location, was transported to South County Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. 

The Rhode Island State Police Detective Bureau responded and investigated.

As a result of the investigation, Rolin was charged with Murder.

Rolin was held overnight at State Police Headquarters and will be arraigned later this morning at the Washington County Courthouse, located at 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield.