Assault at POINT STREET AND EAST FRANKLIN STREET on 10/26/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 10/26/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Driver crashed car after fleeing Warwick police and punched Providence detective in face during foot pursuit; Nelson Pires arrested on I-95 and faces multiple charges
Address: POINT STREET AND EAST FRANKLIN STREET, Providence, RI
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Alan PeteMissing Age
50Est. Current Age
69Last Seen
Milford, MA on 09/12/2007Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Height: 5'7" Weight: 145 lbsCase Number
MP59707Area Cold Cases
Name
Roberto Mendoza-TinajeroAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
The victim was last seen leaving his apartment on August 24, 1996 with an unknown Hispanic male. The victim’s body was located the next day at his place of business, Press Express Cleaners in Warwick, RI. His vehicle was later located at Franklin’s Restaurant in Providence after it had been taken from the murder scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Warwick Police Department at (401) 468-4200.Agency
Warwick Police Department