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On March 1, 2026, the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Brian J. Elliott, age 28, of 33 Courtland Road, Apartment 1, Mattapan, Massachusetts, for the following: 1) One (1) count of Bank Fraud; 2) Four (4) counts of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses O/$1500 (felony); 3) Two (2) counts of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses U/$1500 (misdemeanor); 4) One (1) count of Passing Counterfeit Certificates, Bill or Notes; 5) One (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud; 6) One (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses; and 7) One (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Passing Counterfeit Certificates, Bill or Notes. Mr. Elliott was processed at the Lincoln Barracks, presented in front of a Bail Commissioner and released on $25,000 personal recognizance bail.

On March 1, 2026, the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested James L. Perry, age 29, of 807 Norwest Drive, Norwood, Massachusetts, for the following: 1) One (1) count of Bank Fraud; 2) One (1) count of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses O/$1500 (felony); 3) One (1) count of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses U/$1500 (misdemeanor); 4) One (1) count of Passing Counterfeit Certificates, Bill or Notes; 5) One (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud; 6) One (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses; and 7) One (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Passing Counterfeit Certificates, Bill or Notes. Mr. Perry was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, appeared in front of a Bail Commissioner and released on $25,000 personal recognizance bail.

Media Contact: 401-764-5604 Major Kenneth M. Moriarty, Detective Commander

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  • Department or agency: Rhode Island State Police
  • Online: http://risp.ri.gov
  • Release date: 03-02-2026

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