At 11:59 AM, Troopers arrested Eric Nelson, age, 53, of 520 2nd Avenue, Apartment 207, Woonsocket, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Passing of Counterfeit Certificates Bills or Notes, originating out of the Woonsocket Police Department. This arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Manton Avenue in the City of Providence. Nelson was transported to State Police- Headquarters where he was processed and turned over to Woonsocket Police Department.
At 12:29 AM, Troopers arrested Ericson Rodriguez, age, 24, of 9 Marlborough Ave, Providence, Rhode Island on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault, originating out of the Cranston Police Department. This arrest was a result of a motor vehicle stop on Progress Steet in the City of Providence. Rodriguez was transported to State Police- Headquarters where he was processed and turned over to Cranston Police Department.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov