79 Guns Seized from Middletown Apartment

Another big gun bust in Rhode Island, this time on Lawrence Street in Middletown. On April 8, 2022, Middletown Police, the RI State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force and the ATF, seized 79 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, and a bullet-proof vest. Among the...

CGVPRI Partners Shine at Back-to-Back Judiciary Hearings

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, testified in person, submitted written testimony, sent emails to legislators, and showed supported at the State House this week. We are so grateful for all of you! 2022 Moms Demand Action Testify at House Judiciary Rev. Eugene...

Washington Limits Magazine Capacity to 10 Rounds – March 2022

On March 23, 2022 Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a package of gun safety bills, which included magazine capacity limits, among other reforms. States limiting magazine capacity: Washington Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey Vermont Maryland California...

Burrillville Gun Horder Denied Bail

After legal wrangling for almost two weeks, bail was denied, requiring Ronald Andruchuk to remain in jail until trial. In February, Burrillville Police arrested Andruchuk and charged him with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, making false statements in...

211 Firearms Found at Home in Burrillville

On February 24, 2022, when Burrillville police arrived at 1746 Tarkiln Road in response to a call for “shots fired,” they faced bullets whizzing within four feet of their heads.  This being the ninth time they had been to the home of Ronald Andruchuk, age...

Johnston Teen’s Accidental Death Leads to Charges for Gun Owner

On February 12, 2022, a Johnston teenager was found dead at the home of Marios Kirios, 29, also from Johnston.  Investigators are calling his death, by firearm, an accident. Police have charged Kirios with four misdemeanor accounts of violating state law on the safe...

Robot and Tactical Vehicle Needed in Providence Shootout

Due to the intensity of the suspect’s gunfire and the large cache of weapons at his disposal, police response during the shootout on Denison Street included the use of a Throwbot robot and a Bearcat tactical vehicle. The Throwbot, a robot with a camera, was...

Hovan Fired from Southcoast Health, Illegal Magazine Charges Unclear

Keith Hovan has been removed from his position as chief executive of Southcoast Health, a large healthcare organization in southeastern Massachusetts which encompasses Charlton Memorial Hospital, St. Luke’s Hopsital, and Tobey Hospital. On January 28, 2022 the...

Assault Weapon Used in Attempted Murder of Providence Police Officer

January 2022 – A grand jury indicted a man in the attempted murder of a Providence Police officer.  As Officer Robert Savage “rushing to a domestic violence call about a man “out of control” he was shot at by a man outside of the house with an AR-15 rifle....