Man sues Rhode Island police over wrongful arrest in 2023 case
Originally reported by turbo-c4506 — 2026-04-21
Freddie Spann, a New Jersey man, is suing Rhode Island State Police and Coventry Police for wrongfully identifying him as a suspect in a 2023 bank fraud case, leading to his arrest, 25 days in Florida jail, and emotional distress. The lawsuit claims police never contacted him after the incident, resulting in his extradition and wrongful detention. Charges were later dropped after his lawyers presented exonerating evidence, including proof the car involved was registered to Spann due to his rental car business.
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NBC 10 I-Team: Man sues police claiming he was wrongfully identified as a suspect, jailed — turbo-c4506
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Key Facts
- Spann was wrongfully identified as a suspect in a 2023 bank fraud case
- Spent 25 days in jail in Florida awaiting extradition to Rhode Island
- Charges dropped in 2023 after exonerating evidence was presented
Incident Details
| Location | Coventry, Rhode Island |
| Department | Rhode Island State Police, Coventry Police |
| Officers Involved | count |
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