A West Warwick man is facing serious federal charges after a domestic violence investigation revealed a stash of cocaine and several firearms in his home.
Geovhan Rashaine Thomas, 35, appeared in U.S. District Court on federal charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and being a felon in possession of firearms.
According to charging documents, on October 31, 2022, Thomas held a woman against her will, verbally and physically assaulting her and threatening to shoot her. The alleged victim told police that Thomas retrieved a firearm from a bedroom about an hour after the incident began.
West Warwick Police sought and executed a state arrest warrant charging Thomas with forceable confinement, domestic assault, domestic disorderly conduct, and obstructing an emergency call to police. Members of the West Warwick/Coventry Police Departments Regional SWAT team also executed a court-authorized search of Thomas’ residence and allegedly seized seven firearms, five of which were loaded, one of them with no visible serial number; 827.6 grams of cocaine; and approximately $575,000 in cash.
Thomas was previously convicted in Rhode Island state court on unrelated drug charges. He is currently being held in state custody on domestic violence charges.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stacey P. Veroni as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.
The West Warwick Detective investigating this matter is assigned to the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force.
Thomas is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Rhode Island
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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