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North Providence Man Wanted In Connection With Stabbing Collared: Cops

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

PROVIDENCE, RI — A North Providence man wanted in connection with a Providence stabbing was apprehended, police said.

Antonio Rívera, 32, was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with felony assault — stabbing, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

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Rivera was arrested by the state police Violent Fugitive Task Force, according to the release.

"Mr. Rivera was taken into custody without incident and turned over to members of the Providence Police Department on scene," the release said.

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