Cranston (RI) Police arrest man on MA warrant stemming from road rage incident

"This morning (2/20/23), members of the Cranston Police and Franklin Police arrested a Cranston man on a warrant stemming from a road rage incident that occurred in Massachusetts on Friday where the suspect, Michael Sylvester, age 43, of 206 Dunedin Street allegedly fired multiple shots at a second vehicle and also struck a third. 

A search of Mr. Sylvester’s residence resulted in the seizure of four firearms, ammunition and several marijuana plants. He is now facing charges in RI and MA and extradition to MA as a Fugitive for multiple assault and firearm charges when he is arraigned in court tomorrow morning. 

Great job by all of the Officers and Detectives from both states who investigated and safely apprehended this armed suspect."

Shared from Franklin Police & Cranston (RI) Police Facebook updates

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/pfbid0qBTr6zrbDVhjFmjhy6CNQZYsFccoHetBmMKqpcRJtsd4yxXh5KVPCESvafneMdqPl

The full Cranston Police report is shared here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyuqrIrHdEU0SWmTTZfsj32eS3e_sjvT/view?usp=share_link

Cranston, RI Police arrest man charged with road rage incident

Franklin Police report road rage incident on Friday, 2/17/23, investigation continues

Tonight (2/17/23), at approximately 5:15 PM the Franklin Police Department responded to the area of Washington Street by the Bellingham town line for a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm. 

In partnership with the Bellingham MA Police, it was determined a road rage incident occurred in Franklin where a suspect fired a firearm at another vehicle and fled from the scene. 

There were no reported injuries. There is no threat to the public currently. This matter remains under investigation. No further information will be given at this time.

Franklin Police report road rage incident on Friday, 2/17/23, investigation continues