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A man facing charges for stealing a police bike in Washington, D.C., while handcuffed appeared in a Rhode Island courtroom. Ricardo Encarnacion, who claims to be Keveon Gomera, has a history of violent behavior and failed to appear at a prior court hearing. This incident highlights a concerning pattern of criminal activity linked to his dual identity. As he awaits further court proceedings, the implications of his past actions and current charges against him raise significant legal questions.
Providence, Rhode Island – A man facing charges for stealing a police bike in Washington, D.C., while handcuffed appeared in a courtroom in Rhode Island recently. The accused, identified as Ricardo Encarnacion, was detained after a warrant was issued for his failure to appear at a previous court hearing linked to earlier charges.
Encarnacion’s most recent troubles stem from an incident that occurred in April 2024, during which he was accused of public drinking in Washington. Authorities allege that while handcuffed, he pushed an officer to escape and managed to steal a police mountain bike. Following the theft, Encarnacion fled the scene, climbing onto a restaurant rooftop, where he physically resisted arrest by hitting, kicking, and headbutting the officers attempting to apprehend him.
During his court appearance, Encarnacion’s lawyer claimed that his true identity is Keveon Gomera, a known criminal with a history of violent and disruptive behavior. Court records confirm that Gomera had been arrested previously in April for assaulting a worker at Rhode Island College. Gomera entered a no contest plea in June regarding the assault charge and was sentenced to one year of probation. This connected past brings a notable layer to the current incident.
The warrant issued for Encarnacion lists his last known address in Providence, which aligns with Gomera’s recorded address in court documents. This further highlights the connection between the two identities, raising questions about the true name and background of the individual implicated in these crimes. Rhode Island court records show that Gomera has a series of past convictions that include resisting arrest and grave desecration, with the latter charge involving vandalism to gravestones at a cemetery.
In a separate incident from 2020, Gomera faced accusations of spraying swastikas on gravestones and assaulting a security guard, illustrating a pattern of previous violent and destructive behavior. These past actions contribute to an ongoing concern regarding his recognition as a threat to public safety.
After the proceedings in Rhode Island, Encarnacion was released on bond and is scheduled to appear again in a Washington D.C. court later this week to face the charges arising from the bike theft and subsequent assault on police officers.
Legal experts suggest that the implications of Encarnacion’s alleged actions could lead to significant legal repercussions, especially given his extensive criminal past under the name Keveon Gomera. The charges currently stacked against him include not only stealing a police bike but also the assault on officers who were performing their duties during the commission of the alleged theft.
As this case continues to unfold, authorities are closely monitoring developments, ensuring that the legal process addresses the alleged actions of Encarnacion—who, whether as Ricardo Encarnacion or Keveon Gomera, has emerged as a figure of concern within both the Rhode Island and Washington D.C. criminal justice systems.
Encarnacion’s fate in the upcoming courtroom proceedings will determine the consequences he will face for these actions, while also highlighting the complexities surrounding identity and accountability in the American legal landscape.
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