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R.I. Police Digest: Rape, assault suspect captured on Block Island
September 20, 2011
New Shoreham
Rape, assault suspect captured
A man wanted by North Providence police on charges of rape and felony assault was apprehended early Sunday morning on Block Island, according to New Shoreham Police Chief Vincent Carlone.
Named on the Rhode Island Most Wanted website, Jossie J. Gomez, 21, last known to live in Providence, was taken into custody around 1 a.m. Sunday by New Shoreham officers after a brief foot chase, and was taken by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence after injuring himself when he attempted to flee, Carlone said.
Gomez was wanted by the North Providence police on charges of kidnapping, first-degree sexual assault and felony assault. Superior Court warrants were also outstanding for drug possession, probation violation and failure to appear for an arraignment on a charge of domestic assault.
Carlone said the police received a phone call reporting that a fugitive from justice was on the island.
Gomez was found at a rooming house on Water Street, Carlone said.
“While receiving permission to conduct a search, [officers] heard scrambling and saw the man running,” Carlone said.
While fleeing, Gomez jumped off a deck and landed on some lobster pots, injuring himself, Carlone said.
When Gomez was captured, Carlone said, “he had a substantial amount of cash.”
BRYAN ROURKE
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