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Police identify man involved in East Providence chase

By Raymond Baccari,

16 days ago

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The East Providence Police Department arrested a man after a brief car chase regarding a stolen vehicle from North Providence.

Police Captain Michael Rapoza told 12 News that the pursuit started in Seekonk on Sunday and continued into East Providence.

Police followed this vehicle for a short period of time before calling off the chase in the Rumford area.

Seekonk police then found the vehicle with no driver inside shortly after the chase was called off.

According to Rapoza, officers then observed a man who matched a description given by the operator who was running through an East Providence neighborhood.

The suspect was arrested and later identified as 43-year-old Paul Molloy of Woonsocket. He has been accused of possessing a stolen vehicle, obstructing a police officer and eluding police.

His court date has not been announced.

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