CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Cranston Police Department said a 72-year-old man was arrested following an “extensive investigation” into allegations of child sexual abuse.
Franklin Brooks, Sr. was charged with First-degree child molestation, Second-degree child molestation, and violation of a restraining order.
Police said they were investigating allegations of sexual abuse of a 5-year-old that were received by the department in January…