Assault at 00 BLOCK PUBLIC ST on 03/02/2026 5:47 AM

Type: Assault

Date: 03/02/2026 5:47 AM

Description: Assault, Aggravated. FELONY ASSAULT/ DANG. WEAPON OR SUBSTANCE

Address: 00 BLOCK PUBLIC ST, Providence, RI

Case Number: 2026-00016439

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Area Missing Persons

Name

Frank Hanson

Missing Age

Est. Current Age

Last Seen

Cranston, RI on 07/12/1947

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5'8" Weight: 140 lbs

Case Number

MP108458

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Area Cold Cases

Name

Richard Cruz

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On january 25, 2012, the victim collapsed in the street at the intersection of main and school street in pawtucket by the apex tire store. The victim had been stabbed multiple times and died as a result of those injuries.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

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