Rhode Island officers face union embezzlement charges
One current and one former Rhode Island police officer are facing charges related to the alleged embezzlement and misuse of police union funds, the...
One current and one former Rhode Island police officer are facing charges related to the alleged embezzlement and misuse of police union funds, the state attorney general's office said.Former North Providence Lt. Dennis Stone was indicted by a grand jury on embezzlement and a false tax return charges, according to a statement Tuesday from Attorney General Peter Neronha.North Providence Detective Christopher Petteruti faces embezzlement charges, authorities said.VERMONT SHERIFF TAKES OFFICE WHILE FACING TWO INVESTIGATIONSPetteruti is a "15-year veteran with an unblemished and impecable record as an officer and a citizen who at this time enoys the presumption of innocence," his attorney, Michael Lombardi, said Wednesday.