Crime & Safety

Man Obtained More Than $10K In Property By False Pretenses Or Personation: Police

The Central Falls man was arrested by the Gaming Enforcement Unit, police said.

CENTRAL FALLS, RI — A Central Falls man obtained more than $10,000 by false pretenses or personation, police said.

Roberto Olivares, 40, was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit and charged with the offense Thursday, the state police said in a media release.

"Mr. Olivares was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and transported to Third District Court for arraignment," the release said.

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