Pawtucket Federal Probation Escapee Apprehended: Cops

PAWTUCKET, RI — A Pawtucket man wanted on a federal probation bench warrant for escape was apprehended by the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.

Irving Medina, 37, was arrested Nov. 24, the state police said in a media release.

Medina was also wanted on a Providence Superior Court bench warrant charging him with obtaining property by false pretenses, according to the release.

"Mr. Medina was taken into custody without incident and turned over to members of the United States Marshals on scene," the release said.

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