Security News in Brief: Providence Man Admits to Defrauding Food Suppliers, Assaulting Federal Officers

Source: United States Department of Justice News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence man arrested nine days after he assaulted and fled federal agents and task force officers as they attempted to arrest him on charges that he defrauded businesses of more than $800,000, pled guilty in federal court today to charges of wire fraud and assault of a federal officer, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.