Crime & Safety
Johnston Man Charged With Possessing Crack Cocaine: Cops
He was pulled over and arrested in Providence, police said.
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Johnston man was charged with possessing crack cocaine, police said.
Michael Short, 28, was pulled over and arrested on Broad Street in Providence shortly after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.
Short was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned and released with a notice to appear in court, according to police.
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