Crime & Safety

Cranston Fugitive Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops

The Cranston man was arrested by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.

CRANSTON, RI — A Cranston fugitive wanted on gun charges was apprehended, police said.

Christ Perez, 26, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant charging him with felony assault with a firearm, using a firearm when committing a crime of violence and carrying a pistol without a license, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

"Mr. Perez was taken into custody without incident and turned over to members of the Pawtucket Police Department," the release said.

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