RI Civil Air Patrol responds Gianopoulos is the director of cadet programs for the Rhode Island Civil Air Patrol, where cadets range from 12 to 18 years old, according to the state police.

Gianopoulos most recently served as Director of Cadet Programs for the Rhode Island Civil Air Patrol, which he has been a member of since June 1994, according to state police.

PAWTUCKET — The director of cadet programs for the Rhode Island Civil Air Patrol has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Robert A. Gianopoulos, 69, was arrested by State Police ...