Rhode Island State Police Nab Massachusetts Fugitive

A Massachusetts fugitive was apprehended in Rhode Island, police said.

Jason Sowersby, 54, was arrested Thursday, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Sowersby, a resident of Westport, was wanted in Connecticut, according to the release.

"Mr. Sowersby was arraigned in Third Division District Court, where he was remanded to the custody of the Sheriffs' Department pending his return to Connecticut," the release said.

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