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Posted 8/31/16

Swimmer pulled from Pawtuxet River ID'd as West Warwick man Authorities from Cranston and Coventry were investigating the death of a man whose body was pulled from the Pawtuxet River on Aug. 24. According to a statement, police and

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Swimmer pulled from Pawtuxet River ID’d as West Warwick man

Authorities from Cranston and Coventry were investigating the death of a man whose body was pulled from the Pawtuxet River on Aug. 24.

According to a statement, police and fire personnel received a report of a missing swimmer in the area of the Arkwright Bridge, which spans the river on the Coventry line, just before 5 p.m.

The 27-year-old, identified as Alexander Higham of West Warwick, is said to have been swimming with friends when he began to show signs of being in distress. The friends attempted to assist him but were unsuccessful.

Cranston and Hope fire personnel immediately entered the water in search of the missing man, and officials from Warwick, Central Coventry, South Kingstown and Smithfield joined the effort shortly thereafter. Cranston personnel located Higham’s body in approximately 10 feet of water roughly 90 minutes later.

‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought

State and federal authorities continue to seek a man wanted in connection with a 2014 triple homicide in Puerto Rico, and have advised that he is considered armed and dangerous.

Pedro J. Torres, 36, with last known addresses in Providence and Puerto Rico, is described as standing five feet, six inches tall with a stocky build, black hair, and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos on his arms, check, back, and legs.

Authorities attempted to take Torres into custody on Aug. 19 in Providence, although he eluded captured after a brief vehicle pursuit. He was last seen in the area of the Providence train station.

Anyone with information regarding Torres’s whereabouts is asked to contact state police a 401-444-1100. Anyone encountering him is advised not to approach, and to call 911.

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