By: Laura Soukkavong –

Rhode Island – At approximately 4:45 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 16, Hope Valley State Police Barrack acted on an originating Affidavit and Arrest Warrant leading to the arrest of 45-year-old Francesca Sarantopoulos on multiple charges, including:
- Obtaining Property by False Pretenses/Personation greater than $10,000
- Fraudulently Obtaining Public Assistance greater than $500.
- Fraudulent Use of Food Stamps greater than $500.
- Giving a False Document to an Agent, Employee, or Public Official.
Sarantapoulas turned herself in to the Hope Valley Barracks. The arrest was a result of an investigation by the barraks.
She was arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released with a future arraignment date scheduled at the Third District Court.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.