MEDIA CONTACT: Captain Michael J. Winquist, Detective Commander
On June 1, 2012, at approximately 7:00 AM, members of the Computer Crimes Unit arrested Benjamin Goss, age 48, of 347 Pond Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession of Child Pornography; and 2) Indecent Solicitation of a Minor. Mr. Goss was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, where he was processed. He was arraigned in Sixth District Court before the Honorable Magistrate Ippolito and released on $10,000 Personal Recognizance with special bail conditions of no internet use and no contact with people under 18 years of age. This arrest was the result of a complaint and investigation handled by members of the Computer Crimes Unit.
On June 1, 2012, at approximately 10:00 AM, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Thomas Andreozzi, age 51, of 16 Fernbrook Court, Apartment 8, Cranston, Rhode Island on the following charges: 1) Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Andreozzi was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, and transported to 6th District Court. He was arraigned before the Honorable Judge Cenerini. Bail was set at $10,000.00 personal recognizance with conditions of no contact with children under the age of 16 and no internet access. This arrest was the result of an investigation and forensic analyses conducted by members of the Computer Crimes Unit.