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id: 98e6bbd40d
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 11:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 20:38 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Providence police arrest 26-year-old on firearm charges

Providence police said a 26-year-old man, Eric Aponte, was arrested after a months-long firearms investigation and seven firearms were seized.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Eric Aponte](/providence/wiki/eric-aponte.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/providence-police-arrest-man-on-firearm-charges-seize-7-firearms-marijuana-drugs-ar-style-rifle-packaging-materials-november-9-2026), 2026-11-09 11:40 EST: Providence police arrest man on firearm charges, seize 7 firearms
- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/man-charged-police-find-guns-drugs-child-providence-home/), 2026-11-09 20:38 EST: Man charged after police find unsecured firearms in Providence home

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