Man Arrested on Warrant in Pawtucket

Candido Matias, 66, taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on a suspended license charge.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:39pm

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A 66-year-old Pawtucket man was arrested during a traffic stop on Route 95 North on a bench warrant from the Smithfield Police Department for failure to appear for arraignment on a charge of driving with a suspended license. In separate incidents, troopers also arrested a 29-year-old Woonsocket woman for simple assault/battery and disorderly conduct, as well as a 30-year-old Providence man on multiple drug-related charges and eluding law enforcement.

Why it matters

These arrests highlight the ongoing efforts by Rhode Island law enforcement to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants and address various criminal activities across the state.

The details

Candido Matias was taken into custody at 9:45 a.m. on the Third Division District Court bench warrant. In a separate incident at 10:15 a.m., troopers arrested Alleyah Perry, 29, of Woonsocket, for simple assault/battery and disorderly conduct. At 8:16 p.m., troopers arrested Joseph Catoni, 30, of Providence, on an affidavit arrest warrant for multiple drug-related charges and eluding law enforcement.

  • Matias was arrested at 9:45 a.m. on February 8, 2026.
  • Perry was arrested at 10:15 a.m. on February 8, 2026.
  • Catoni was arrested at 8:16 p.m. on February 8, 2026.

The players

Candido Matias

A 66-year-old Pawtucket resident who was arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on a charge of driving with a suspended license.

Alleyah Perry

A 29-year-old Woonsocket resident who was arrested for simple assault/battery and disorderly conduct.

Joseph Catoni

A 30-year-old Providence resident who was arrested on an affidavit arrest warrant for multiple drug-related charges and eluding law enforcement.

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The takeaway

These arrests demonstrate the ongoing efforts by Rhode Island law enforcement to address a range of criminal activities, from outstanding warrants to drug-related offenses and eluding law enforcement, highlighting the importance of public safety and the rule of law in the state.