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Detective Bureau

On April 22, 2026, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit and the Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Lesley Cornelio, age 29, of 23 Calla Street, Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for the following: 1) Theft – Obtaining Credit Card through Fraudulent Means; 2) Obtaining Property by False Pretenses or Personation; and 3) Fraudulent Use of Credit or Debit Cards. Ms. Cornelio was taken into custody without incident, processed at the Lincoln Barracks and arraigned in Third District Court where she was presented as a Bail Violator.

On April 23, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Jefferson Valdes Torriente, age 29, with last known address of 418 Oak Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of New Hampshire for the following: 1) Theft by Unauthorized Taking. Mr. Torriente was arraigned in Third Division District Court and remanded to the custody of the Sheriffs' Department.

On April 23, 2026, members from the Special Victims and Major Crimes Units arrested Kearvens Theodore, age 25, of 220 Neponset Street, Canton, Massachusetts, for Indecent Solicitation of a Child. Mr. Theodore was transported to State Police Headquarters, processed, arraigned before a Justice of the Peace and released.

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: 04-27-2026

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