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Woonsocket Today
By the People, for the People
2 Woonsocket Men Arrested by Special State Police Task Force
Charges include firearms violations and drug possession with intent to deliver
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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Two men from Woonsocket, Rhode Island were arrested after a Rhode Island State Police Intelligence Unit and High Intensity Drug Trafficking task force operation. One man faces multiple firearm and domestic-related charges, while the other is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Both were arraigned in Sixth District Court, highlighting an ongoing public safety concern for Woonsocket residents.
Why it matters
This arrest operation by the state police task force targets serious criminal activity in the Woonsocket community, including firearms violations and drug trafficking. It demonstrates the ongoing efforts to address public safety issues and crack down on repeat offenders in the area.
The details
According to police, the two men were arrested at the same Cass Avenue address in Woonsocket. One man faces charges related to firearms and domestic incidents, while the other was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Both were arraigned in Sixth District Court following the task force operation.
- The arrests occurred after a Rhode Island State Police Intelligence Unit and High Intensity Drug Trafficking task force operation.
The players
Rhode Island State Police Intelligence Unit
A specialized unit within the Rhode Island State Police that focuses on intelligence gathering and targeting serious criminal activity.
High Intensity Drug Trafficking task force
A multi-agency task force that targets major drug trafficking operations in the region.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the two men out on bail.
The takeaway
This arrest operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address public safety concerns and criminal activity in the Woonsocket community, including firearms violations and drug trafficking.
