NEW: Potentially Armed and Dangerous Man Wanted by Providence Police
Friday, July 17, 2015
The Providence Police have issued a "wanted" notice for a Providence man who they say is potentially armed and dangerous.
Message From Police:
The subject in the photo attached, Dwayne Gibson, age 20, is wanted by the Providence Police Department for firearm charges stemming from a high speed motor vehicle pursuit in Providence on June 28, 2015. This subject is a known gang member and should be considered extremely dangerous and could be in the possession of a firearm.
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