Crime & Safety

Providence Man Wanted On Gun Charges Captured: Cops

The Providence man was arrested by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man wanted on gun charges was captured, police said.

Jordan Bourdeau, 18, was arrested about 8 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with a license required for carrying a pistol, possession of a stolen firearm, committing a crime of violence armed with a stolen firearm, possession of large-capactiy feeding device, discharging a firearm within a compact area, discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle and felony assault, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

"The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Violent Fugitive Task Force," the release said. "Mr. Bourdeau was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Providence Police Department."

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