Arrest at ELMWOOD AVE & HEMPSTEAD ST on 03/27/2026 6:31 PM

Type: Arrest

Date: 03/27/2026 6:31 PM

Description: DUI. Driving Under the Influence of Liqour or Drugs (=>.08

Address: ELMWOOD AVE & HEMPSTEAD ST, Providence, RI

Case Number: 2026-00023456

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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

Chansay Sayavong

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On February 4, 1994, the victim was bludgeoned to death in the area of the Sea Wall at the end of Ocean Drive in Cranston, RI. His body was then thrown into the bay. He was last seen leaving his home at 8 pm the night before. He was operating a red Dodge Colt, which was found the following morning on RT 6 in Johnston, RI, abandoned and set on fire. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Cranston Police Department at (401) 942-2211.

Agency

Cranston Police Department

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