On Thursday evening, the Providence Police Department arrested an individual in connection with the shameful attack on an innocent woman by a gang of ATV riders earlier this week.

I commend Colonel Hugh Clements and the officers of the Providence Police Department on their swift work to bring the individuals involved with this heinous incident to justice. The Police Department has my full support as they continue to work to identify and arrest the other criminals involved in this horrible assault.

There is no place in our city for anyone who wishes to bring harm onto others. Criminals in our city must know that we will harness all necessary resources to put a stop to this unacceptable behavior until residents can feel safe on our city streets again.