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Woonsocket Today
By the People, for the People
Woonsocket Man Arrested on Gun Charges
Police say Brian Miranda was taken into custody on multiple firearms violations.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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A 27-year-old Woonsocket man named Brian Miranda was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Intelligence Unit and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force on charges related to illegal firearms possession, including carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a crime of violence, alteration of firearm identification marks, and possession of large-capacity magazines. Miranda was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic breaking and entering and domestic simple assault.
Why it matters
Illegal firearms possession and domestic violence incidents are ongoing public safety concerns in Rhode Island communities. This arrest highlights the work of specialized law enforcement units to get illegal guns off the streets and address patterns of criminal behavior.
The details
According to the police, Brian Miranda was arrested on Tuesday and charged with several firearms-related offenses, including carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a crime of violence, altering the identification marks on firearms, and possessing large-capacity magazines. Miranda was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic breaking and entering and domestic simple assault.
- Miranda was arrested on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
Brian Miranda
A 27-year-old Woonsocket resident who was arrested on firearms and domestic violence charges.
Rhode Island State Police Intelligence Unit
A specialized law enforcement unit that conducted the arrest of Miranda.
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force
A multi-agency law enforcement task force that assisted in the arrest of Miranda.
The takeaway
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Rhode Island to address illegal firearms possession and domestic violence, which remain persistent public safety issues in the state. The involvement of specialized units like the State Police Intelligence Unit and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force highlights the collaborative approach being taken to get guns off the streets and hold repeat offenders accountable.
