Crime & Safety

MA Man Jailed In Rhode Island, Charged With Missing Court For Drug Case: Cops

The Massachusetts man was pulled over and arrested in Woonsocket, police said.

WOONSOCKET, RI — A Massachusetts man was jailed in Rhode Island on a charge of missing court for a drug case, police said.

Wayne Marchand, 58, was arrested about 3:15 p.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear in court for a possession of a controlled substance case, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Marchand was pulled over and arrested on Bernon Street in Woonsocket, police said.

Find out what's happening in Woonsocketfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Marchand was processed at state police headquarters and taken to the Adult Correctional Institutions Men's Intake Center, according to the release.

See also:

Find out what's happening in Woonsocketfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.