Woonsocket Radio News Room

Initial Release

The investigation into an incident on East School St. on July 1, 2024, at approximately
2327HRS, has led to an arrest warrant for Andrew Michael Martin (03/17/87) of
Woonsocket. Martin is being charged with ASSAULT TO COMMIT SPECIFIED
FELONIES (MURDER), FELONY ASSAULT AND BATTERY, DRIVING TO
ENDANGER RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND DRIVING WITH A
SUSPENDED/REVOKED/CANCELLED LICENSE.

 

Updated Release for 7/10/24

24-886-AR - Andrew Martin was arrested in Pawtucket. Woonsocket Police Detectives
developed information on Martin's whereabouts in Pawtucket and setup up
surveillance. Pawtucket Police conducted a high-risk car stop prior to the vehicle that
Martin was in getting on Interstate 95. Martin, along with several other subjects, were
transported back to the Woonsocket Police Station. Martin was processed and
transported to 6th District Court in Providence to be arraigned on the charges of:

Murder
Assault with intent to commit specified felonies
Felony Assault and Battery
Driving to endanger- death resulting
Driving without a license

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