Saturday, December 29, 2012
Take a look at some of the more compelling police reports from around the state. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Cocaine-Induced Outburst of Expression When police pulled over a car without a front license plate, they probably expected nothing more than a routine traffic stop. That expectation was thrown out the window when the driver reportedly ripped off his shirt and burst out of his car. Police believed that this outburst of expression was likely caused by cocaine, as they found a dollar bill with a white, powdery substance on the floor of his car. Their beliefs were further solidified when the driver allegedly admitted to snorting cocaine with a friend earlier that day. No drugs were found in the car following a sweep by the Johnston Police Department’s K-9 unit, but officers did allegedly find a knuckle knife. The man was charged with …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The following arrest and incident information is based solely on reports provided by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate a conviction.
West Main Road Woman Drives Almost Double The Speed Limit, Charged With DUI Hillary A Joyce, 46, of 603 West Main Road, Little Compton, was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 12:23 a.m. and charged with drunken driving and driving with an expired license. Police stopped Joyce for speeding on West Main Road. She was allegedly driving at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone. After initiating the traffic stop, police detected alcohol coming from inside of the vehicle and noted that Joyce appeared to be intoxicated. After failing field sobriety tests, she was arrested and charged. Police later learned her driver’s license was expired. 20-Year-Old Local Woman Arrested on Warrant Jill A Sartini, 20, of 21 East View Drive, Little Compton, was arrested on Tuesday…
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Little Compton Public Safety Complex
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The following reports were supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate convictions.
Thieves Steal Washer and Dryer From West Main Road Home A West Main Road resident reported on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:51 p.m. that someone broke into a vacant local home and stole a washer and dryer from the residence. Little Compton Police are investigating the incident. Local Businesswoman Witnesses Someone Stealing A Brownell Road resident reportedly watched someone steal money from her roadside stand on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4:38 p.m. Police are following up on several leads.
Monday, September 3, 2012
The following reports were supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate convictions.
Suspended License Carlos Minueza, 48, of 743 Franklin Ave., Revere, MA, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7:37 p.m. and charged with driving with a suspended license. Little Compton Police arrested Minueza after stopping his vehicle for a laned roadway violation. Wanted On Warrant Jennifer Granthan, 34, 16 North Mullin Hill Road, Westport, MA, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 31 at 7:39 p.m. and charged with driving with a suspended license. Police stopped Granthan on for speeding when a subsequent computer check found her license was suspended and that she was wanted by district court for failure to appear for a payment review.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The following reports were supplied by the Tiverton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate convictions.
Under the Influence, Asleep and Driving David Beard, 27, of 4 Wendys Drive Apt. 6, Westport, MA was arrested on Aug. 19 at 7:07 p.m. and charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Tiverton Police received reports shortly before 7 p.m. that a green Honda was driving erratically on Stafford road. According to witnesses, the southbound car was passing cars on the left, nearly colliding with oncoming traffic and swerving. The car then came to a stop at the intersection of Stafford Road and Route 177, where witnesses approached the driver. The driver of the Honda - Beard - was allegedly asleep at the wheel with his foot on the break. When the witness, who drove a motorcycle, found beard he yelled at him …
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Tiverton Police Department
20 Industrial Way, Tiverton, RI
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Monday, August 27, 2012
The following reports were supplied by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate convictions.
Disorderly After Dark Ethan Irons, 28, of 13 Brooks Ave., Newport, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 1:11 a.m. and charged with disorderly conduct. According to reports, police made contact with Irons after finding him and several other individuals near Wilburs Woods on town property after hours. Irons allegedly became combative with police and was arrested and taken to police headquarters where his was booked and later arraigned. Little Compton Woman Arrested for Drunken Driving Dara Chase, 33, of 4 Colebrook Road, Little Compton, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 2:46 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test. According to reports, police stopped Chase for a motor vehicle infraction when…
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Little Compton Public Safety Complex
60 Simmons Rd, Little Compton, RI
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1:20 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
These are your rights when you get arrested, the others are pending arraignment and resolution. * You have the right to remain silent. * Anything you say or do can and will be held against you in a court of law. * You have the right to an attorney. * If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. * DO YOU understand these rights I have just read to you? Threatening others and … more ›