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• A fugitive case tracking investigation was initiated following the issuance of

an Affidavit/Arrest Warrant by the Cranston Police Department for Felony

Fraud following an incident at Tasca Ford in Cranston, RI. For James

Lacera Jr., Local surveillance, interviews, and Fugitive Recovery operations

were conducted along with a collateral package prepared for the out-of-state

pursuit. Extradition was petitioned for and granted as additional

information was developed by identifying a confidential Source in Florida.

Following the collateral package being sent to Florida, Fugitive Recovery

Operations were conducted, which were unsuccessful. However, information

confirmed his presence at the developed address and revealed he was using

the identity of another likely victim working landscaping. Lacera Jr. later

went to Rhode Island Superior Court to turn himself in on the matter.

• During the tour of duty in 2021, RIVFTF effected the arrest of Six (6)

homicide suspects, Two (2) kidnapping suspects, Twenty Six (26) Weapons

Possession and Robbery suspects, with Eight (8) Firearms seized. Additional

assistance to HIDTA, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspectors, and Out of State U.S.

Marshals Units and Law Enforcement Entities.

The Inspectional Services Division (ISD) comprises the Inspectional Services,

Accreditation Unit, Training Unit, Records Unit, National Incident-Based Reporting

System (NIBRS) / Transcription Unit, Finance Clerk, Detail Clerk, and Switchboard

Operator.

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2021