Rhode Island's Most Wanted The Rhode Island Most Wanted website was created in April of 2005 to aid in the identification of unknown subjects by disseminating photographs taken during crimes. The site is currently maintained by the Rhode Island State Fusion Center. It features photographs of unidentified subjects taken during the commission of crimes. Identified suspects will also be featured at times. To view additional details about an incident or suspect, click on the suspect's image. If you recognize anyone, you are encouraged to contact the law enforcement officer investigating the incident immediately. Visit the Rhode Island Most Wanted Website Rhode Island's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives The Rhode Island State Police has joined forces with the United States Marshal's Office and the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a coordinated effort to track and locate known violent offenders. The Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF) was formulated to target subjects who are wanted for violent crimes in the area. The Task Force also targets prison escapees, parole violators and violent juvenile offenders. CAUTION: The individuals on this page are wanted for serious and often violent crimes. If you believe you know the location of one of these fugitives DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE ANY ACTION ON YOUR OWN! If you have information concerning any of the individuals on this page, contact the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force or the Rhode Island State Police immediately. Anonymous Fugitive Information Tip Line: (401) 921-8131 Task Force Phone: (401) 921-8130 State Police Main Number: (401) 444-1000 Task Force Fax: (401) 921-8137 Task Force Email: vftf@risp.gov In person: Rhode Island State Police Headquarters 311 Danielson Pike North Scituate, RI 02857 Top 10 Wanted Fugitives Jonathan D. Espinal D.O.B: 12/7/1989Race/Ethnicity: HispanicSex: MaleHeight: 5'7"Weight: 125 poundsHair: BlackEyes: BrownRI - SID: 10175317Last Known Address: 167 Grand Street, Providence, RIAlias Name/D.O.B: PesaoRemarks: Subject may have fled to New York or Mexico. He is a known gang member of the M.O.P. (Members of Pine) Charges: Felony Assault With A FirearmOriginating Agency: Providence Police DepartmentHistory: Espinal is wanted for the shooting of two men sitting in a parked car outside the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence on Oxford Street in the City of Providence, Rhode Island on March 18, 2011.Status: At large Prev Next Slide 1 Slide 2 Alex Vigniero D.O.B: 5/16/1974Race/Ethnicity: HispanicSex: MaleHeight: 5'4"Weight: 140 poundsHair: BlackEyes: BrownRI - SID: NoneLast Known Address: 103 Waldo Street, Providence, RIAlias Name/D.O.B: Luis Gonzalez-Caban, "Puto", 4/17/1978Remarks: Subject possesses a Massachusetts ID. Subject is an illegal immigrant. Charges: First Degree MurderOriginating Agency: Providence Police DepartmentHistory: Vigniero is wanted for a murder that occurred on March 7, 2008 at 103 Waldo Street, Providence, Rhode Island. A Federal warrant has been issued for his arrest by U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an illegal immigrant. He was last seen operating RI Passenger Registration GT-373 displayed on a blue 2000 Nissan Maxima.Status: At large Dennys P. Cabrera D.O.B: 4/22/1984Race/Ethnicity: BlackSex: MaleHeight: 6'0"Weight: 180 poundsHair: BlackEyes: BrownRI - SID: 10152256Last Known Address: 31 Gladstone Street, Providence, RIAlias Name/D.O.B: None knownRemarks: Subject is from the Dominican Republic. Subject may have fled to New York. Charges: First Degree MurderOriginating Agency: Providence Police DepartmentHistory: Cabrera shot and killed Nairobi Acosta on November 4, 2007 as he exited an after hours party at 76 Baxter Street, Providence, Rhode Island. Cabrera also shot and wounded Claudio Nieves, who was standing outside the residence.Status: At large Sergio Salazar D.O.B: 1/16/1975Race/Ethnicity: HispanicSex: MaleHeight: 5'9"Weight: 170 poundsHair: BrownEyes: BrownRI - SID: 9912246Last Known Address: 165 Knight Street, Providence, RIAlias Name/D.O.B: Sergio Salazar-AscencioRemarks: Subject was born in Guatemala Charges: First Degree MurderOriginating Agency: Providence Police DepartmentHistory: Salazar is wanted for a homicide that occurred at 26 Shiloh Street, Providence on February 16, 2000. He was indicted in 2003 after being arrested in 2000 and then set free.Status: At large Ronald L. Fischer D.O.B: 1/26/1956Race/Ethnicity: WhiteSex: MaleHeight: 5'10"Weight: 190 poundsHair: Reddish-brownEyes: HazelRI - SID: 10103556Last Known Address: 61 Sleepy Hollow Road, East Greenwich, RIAlias Name/D.O.B: Ron Stevenson, Jeff Fischer, Jeff Fisher, Steve Harris, Emery Fischer, Robert Anderson, "Kevin", John Crawford, Ronald Pinsky, Ron Moidel, Carl Benedict, Dr. Steven Greenwood, Dr. Antonell, Robert Burgess, Robert Kruger, Gary Johnson, Dr. Henry Stevenson, 1/26/1966Remarks: Fisher is a master yachtsman, a world traveler, and internationally connected. Fisher's former profession was that of an anesthesiologist. Fisher has been featured several times on the television show "America's Most Wanted." Charges: Failure To Appear For Trial, First Degree Sexual Assault & Flight To Avoid ProsecutionOriginating Agency: East Greenwich Police DepartmentHistory: Fischer fled the State during a trial in Newport, Rhode Island, where he was being tried on sexual assault charges.Status: At large Julio Merida D.O.B: 5/12/1960Race/Ethnicity: HispanicSex: MaleHeight: 5'7"Weight: 150 poundsHair: BrownEyes: BrownRI - SID: 8703400Last Known Address: 163 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RIAlias Name/D.O.B: Salomon Andrade MartinezRemarks: Charges: Murder (two counts)Originating Agency: Providence Police DepartmentHistory: Merida is wanted for the fatal shooting of two individuals in the City of Providence, Rhode Island on October 18, 1987.Status: At large Rigoberto Vasquez D.O.B: 05/04/1962Race/Ethnicity:Sex: MaleHeight: 6'0"Weight: 168Hair: GreyEyes: BrownLast Known Address: Providence RIAlias Name/D.O.B:Remarks: Charges: DUI Death ResultingOriginating Agency: Central Falls Police DepartmentHistory: On 01/17/2016 at approximately 3:05 am, officers responded to the area of 535 Roosevelt Avenue for a serious car and pedestrian accident where the suspect vehicle had fled the scene. A victim had been located at the scene with very serious, life threatening injuries.Status: At large Prev Next Slide 1 Slide 2 John E. Nunez D.O.B: 11/05/1989Race/Ethnicity: HispanicSex: MaleHeight: 5'7"Weight: 140Hair: BrownEyes: BrownLast Known Address: 49 Starr Street – 1st Floor, Pawtucket, RIAlias Name/D.O.B:Remarks: Charges: Probation Violation Warrant for Drive by Shooting First Degree MurderOriginating Agency: Providence Police DepartmentHistory: Nunez is wanted for a fatal drive by shooting of one individual that occurred in Providence on July 1, 2017.Status: At large Prev Next Slide 1 Slide 2