Crime & Safety
State Police: I-95 Pursuit Ends With Crash In EG, Arrests
Rhode Island State Police arrested two Providence men on narcotics, weapons and motor vehicle charges after a highway pursuit Thursday.
CRANSTON, RI — A chase on I-95 in Cranston Thursday night ended in a crash and two arrests. Julio Calderon, 30, and Obiwan Perez, 35, both of Providence, were arrested after Calderon lost control of the car.
The pursuit began at approximately 11:35 p.m. Thursday after their car hit a Cranston police cruiser. Troopers were advised by Cranston Police about the hit and run. Police said it happened as they were attempting to stop a motorist suspected of driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs.
Troopers spotted the suspect’s vehicle moments later travelling south on Interstate 95 near Thurbers Avenue, where it continued to be operated erratically. Troopers continued to pursue the suspect’s vehicle until the driver lost control of the car, which went off the road and struck the median near Exit 7 in East Greenwich about 11:45 p.m.
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The two suspects were taken to Kent County Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, troopers seized a loaded handgun that was found to be stolen and a quantity of crack cocaine.
Calderon, also allegedly a probation violator, was charged with:
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- License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol
- Carrying a Dangerous Weapon/Substance When Committing a Crime of Violence
- Possession of Firearms by a Person Convicted of a Crime of Violence or Fugitive from Justice
- Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V (Crack/Cocaine)
- Reckless Driving/Eluding Officer – High Speed Pursuit – Second Offense
- Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs BAC Unknown – Second Offense
- Driving Without/Expired License – Third Offense
- Numerous motor vehicle violations
Perez, also allegedly a bail violator, was charged with:
- License or Permit Required for Carrying a Pistol
- Carrying a Dangerous Weapon/Substance When Committing a Crime of Violence
- Possession of Firearms by a Person Convicted of a Crime of Violence or Fugitive from Justice
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V (Crack/Cocaine)
- Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty
Both men are to be arraigned later today. The chase was one of three police incidents overnight in Cranston. Police are working on a statement about a shooting on Frances Avenue and another crash involving a police car.
Cranston: U/D vehicle in pursuit has been involved in an MVA 95 South at Exit 7, EG Fire responding, highway shut down in area, expect delay
— CranWar Fire Scanner (@cwfirescanner) August 4, 2017
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Cranston PD now cutting the chase off, vehicle just passed under route 37 on 95 south
— CranWar Fire Scanner (@cwfirescanner) August 4, 2017
Pursuit continuing on 95 South passing Route 37. Cranston PD terminating pursuit.
— Chris Palmer (@CJPFirePhotos) August 4, 2017
Cranston Police and RI State Police involved with a pursuit passing Exit 16 Route 10 south, speeds up to 90 mph -KC
— CranWar Fire Scanner (@cwfirescanner) August 4, 2017
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