Crime & Safety

Providence Man Arrested On Weapons And Drug Charges: Cops

He was pulled over and arrested on Douglas Avenue, police said.

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was arrested on weapons and drug charges, police said.

Johann Quezada, 22, was pulled over and arrested on Douglas Avenue about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Quezada was arrested on charges of weapons other than firearms prohibited and possession of oxycodone, according to the release.

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"Quezada was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and held pending arraignment/presentment as a bail and probation violator at Sixth Division District Court," the release said.

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