Crime & Safety

Lincoln Man Charged With Lack of Permit Or License For Pistol: Police

The Lincoln man was arrested by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, police said.

LINCOLN, RI — A Lincoln man was charged with failing to have a license or permit to carry a pistol, police said.

Edmilson Barros, 31, was arrested Wednesday by the Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, the state police said in a media release.

"Mr. Barros was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and later transported to Third District Court for arraignment," the release said.

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