Crime & Safety

Johnston Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops

The Johnston woman was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Auto Theft Unit, police said.

JOHNSTON, RI — A Johnston woman stole more than $10,000, police said.

Marta Martinez, 34, was arrested Wednesday by the Rhode Island State Police Auto Theft Unit and charged with obtaining money under false pretenses over $10,000., the state police said in a media release.

Martinez was arraigned and released with a court date, according to the release.

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