CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The man accused of making social media threats directed at an upcoming police ceremony before causing an hours-long standoff last week faced a judge Wednesday afternoon.
Devan Garcia, 24, has been charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon, six counts of possession of large-capacity feeding device, reckless driving and eluding law enforcement.
Garcia was arrested last Thursday after spending more than five hours barricaded inside his Brandon Road home.
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Police said the investigation began back in March 11, when Garcia posted “several alarming comments” on the Cranston Police Department’s Facebook page…