USAO - Rhode Island News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Rhode Island news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Alert to Rhode Islanders: Callers Alleging Failure to Respond to Federal Court Subpoenas are Scammers 08/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT PROVIDENCE, RI – The United States District Court and the United States Attorney's Office are aware of an ongoing scam where individuals claiming to be representatives of law enforcement are calling Rhode Islanders attempting to acquire personal information (Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, etc.) or payment of fines or fees over the phone for failure to respond to a subpoena. In the course of these phone calls, the caller may claim that an order has been issued by a federal Judge, in some cases using the names of an actual Rhode Island federal Judge specifically. Providence Gang Member Sentenced for Possessing Ammunition 08/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT PROVIDENCE, RI – A convicted felon described in court documents as being a member of a "dangerous Providence Street gang and a driver of violence within that group" was sentenced today to two years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys