Cranston arrests involve assault on officer, fugitives from justice

CRANSTON — A series of arrests by the ACI Investigative Unit on Nov. 27 led to several people facing charges, including assault on a correctional officer and a fugitive from justice.

Edward Akinrinlola, 36, of Howard Avenue, was arrested and charged with assault on a correctional officer.

Arraigned in Third Division District Court, Akinrinlola was found guilty in Superior Court and granted $5,000 bail.

In another incident, Arney Hepburn, 40, of Pershing Street, was arrested as a fugitive from justice in Massachusetts.

During his arraignment in the same court, Hepburn waived extradition proceedings and was ordered to be held at ACI until his return to Massachusetts.

Jamie Nelson, 35, of Leander Street, Providence, also faced similar charges to Akinrinlola for assaulting a correctional officer.

Following his arraignment, Nelson was given $5,000 bail as a violator in Superior Court.

Additionally, Corey Derosiers, 39, of Wiccoppe Avenue, South Attleboro, Massachusetts, was arrested for evading justice in his home state.

After waiving extradition in Third District Court, Derosiers was ordered to be detained at ACI pending extradition to Massachusetts.