JOHNSTON, R.I. -- An X-rated video store has caught police attention -- again -- for illicit activity that's allegedly happening off-screen.
Prompted by tips about solicitations going on inside Amazing Video, an adult video store just west of Town Hall, the Johnston police have gone undercover. So far, they've arrested two men -- Robert Macaruso, 47, of Foster, three weeks ago, and Richard Iadevaia, 62, of Burrillville, on Tuesday -- and charged them with disorderly conduct-indecent exposure.
Police Maj. Marc Boisvert said the investigation is continuing. The police will bring the adult store for review before the Town Council, Boisvert said.
In 2002, seven men were arrested during a sting at the store. One man killed himself after the arrest. Others had loitering charges dismissed, and disorderly conduct charges filed.