WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Jan. 24 – Feb. 9 involved charges including Cocaine distribution, credit card fraud, possession of a stolen vehicle, and felony assault.
Here are the basics on those RI State Police Warwick RI Trooper Log arrests:
RI Trooper Log Warwick Arrests Jan. 24 – Feb. 8
Distributing obscene material On January 30, 2025, members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Justin Lomastro, 24, of 52 Dayton Ct., North Kingstown, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Obscene Material Distribution out of the Warwick Police Department.
Lomastro was taken into custody without incident and turned over to the Warwick Police Department, one of six Warwick arrests during this period.
Cocaine, marijuana distribution On Jan. 30, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Pedro Botehlo, 51, of 66 Grovedale St., Warwick, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession With the Intent to Deliver 1 oz -1 kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Cocaine; 2) Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Cocaine; and 3) Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Schedule I Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Botehlo was transported to the Lincoln Barracks for processing, special arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and then turned over to the ACI Intake Center pending his morning arraignment in Third Division District Court.
Credit card fraud At 3:15 p.m. Feb. 3, troopers arrested Joan Rothermel, 59, of 64 Craig Rd, Warwick RI, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant on the original charge of 1.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses / Personation Over $1,500 and 2.) Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards originating out of the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks.
The arrest was a result of a barracks investigation and a subsequent residence check. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Third District Court date.
Stolen vehicle At 2:02 a.m. Feb. 5, troopers arrested Eugene Grundy, 33, of 57 Milton Road, Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and 2.) Conspiracy. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks where he was processed and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Sixth Division District Court.
Wanted for felony assault On Sunday, Feb. 9, at 11:54 p.m., troopers arrested Anthony J. Fusco, 41, of 5432 Old Providence Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia for, 1.) Felony Assault with Dangerous Weapon, 2.) License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol, 3.) Weapons Other than Firearms Prohibited and 4.) Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of a road rage incident in which the suspect brandished a firearm and subsequent motor vehicle stop on Route 95 South in the City of Warwick. The subject was transported to the State Police Hope Valley Barracks where he was processed and held overnight pending arraignment at Sixth Division District Court.
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 editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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