East Providence police arrest Woonsocket man after car chase through East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Police Department have identified a man who stole a car and led police on a chase through North Providence Sunday.

According to officials, 43-year-old Paul Molloy from Woonsocket was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, obstruction of a police officer, and eluding police.

Molloy was arraigned at the police station, and will be presented as both a bail and probation violator at a later date.

Molloy had previous charges of shoplifting, larceny, obstruction, and possession of a controlled substance in 2023 and earlier this year. His is considered to be habitual offender.