Assault at SUMTER ST & HAMILTON ST on 07/09/2026 1:25 AM

Type: Assault

Date: 07/09/2026 1:25 AM

Description: Assault, Simple. SIMPLE ASSAULT OR BATTERY

Address: SUMTER ST & HAMILTON ST, Providence, RI

Case Number: 2026-00054403

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Area Missing Persons

Name

Gregory Georgantis

Missing Age

Est. Current Age

Last Seen

Warwick, RI on 10/30/1980

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'9" Weight: 185 lbs

Case Number

MP33332

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Area Cold Cases

Name

John Leatherwood

Age

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On June 11, 1978 at 5:30 AM, the victim’s body was located in Vet’s Park in Pawtucket. He had been viciously attacked and stabbed multiple times. The victim still had his valuables on his person and it is possible this was a hate crime. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Pawtucket Police Department at (401) 727-9100.

Agency

Pawtucket Police Department

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