Providence Identity Thief Apprehended: Police

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was arrested on a charge of identity theft, police said.

Jael Jose Martinez, 37, also was charged with providing false documents to a public official, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Martinez was located and arrested by the Providence police about 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the release.

"Martinez was transported to the Wickford Barracks, where he was processed and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Third District Court," the release said.

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