Frank Caprio
Frank Caprio | |
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Caprio in 2018 | |
| Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court | |
| In office 1985–2023 | |
| Appointed by | Joseph R. Paolino Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John J. Lombardi |
| Member of the Providence City Council | |
| In office 1962–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1936 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2025 (aged 88) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Joyce Caprio (m. 1965) |
| Children | 5, including Frank and David |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch | |
| Service years | 1954–1962 |
| Unit | 876th Combat Engineer Battalion |
Frank Caprio (November 24, 1936 – August 20, 2025) was an American judge and politician who served as the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island, and chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education. His judicial work was televised on the program Caught in Providence. He also made appearances in the series Parking Wars, adjudicating several cases of traffic violations. The Caught in Providence YouTube channel has 2.92 million subscribers. In 2017, his videos in the courtroom went viral, with more than 15 million views. By 2022, views of Caught in Providence neared 500 million. He became well known for his empathy and light humor in court. A Democrat, Caprio served on the Providence City Council in the 1960s, and unsuccessfully ran for both Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.