WARWICK, RI — A State trooper arrested three people on weapons charges Thursday after seizing a stolen handgun, armor-piercing bullets and a bulletproof vest during a traffic stop on East Avenue June 21.
According to RI State Police, the suspects were identified as:
- Jerome Joseph, 48, of 30 Auna Drive, Brockton, MA
- Figaro Voguel, 42, of 38 Winslow St., Hyde Park, MA
- Anaika Claudia-Nicole Whyles, 27, of 75 Webber Ave., Lewiston, ME
All three were charged with:
- License or permit required for carrying a pistol
- Possession of a stolen firearm
- Conspiracy
- Possession of armor-piercing bullets
Joseph also was charged with giving false documents to an agent or public official.
The trio was arrested after a trooper stopped their car on East Avenue in Warwick after seeing it move erratically on I-95 North and on Route 113 in Warwick after exiting the highway.
During the investigation, the trooper recovered a handgun that was previously reported stolen, as well as the illegal ammunition and bulletproof vest.
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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