Blog Posts in October, 2010

Silence is Not Golden

In a recent decision by the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Appeals Panel, a motorist was found guilty of refusing to submit to a chemical breath test. Police typically ask motorists to take a breathalyzer test when they are suspected of driving while intoxicated (DUI). Rhode Island is an implied consent state, meaning by virtue of driving a motor vehicle in Rhode Island, a motorist has consented to ...

Bullying is a Problem Both On and Off the Internet

As reported by Linda Borg in the October 27, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, local area schools are tackling the issue of bullying, both in-school bullying and cyberbullying. A state-wide conference was held at the University of Rhode Island for students, school officials and police officers to discuss bullying and its adverse effects on students' educational experiences. Various ...

Tiverton Arrest Results in Federal Marijuana Charges

As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the October 20, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a Tiverton man has been indicted on Federal drug charges. The man was originally charged under Rhode Island State law and had appeared before the Rhode Island District Court. These new charges mean he will now appear before the Federal Court and be subject to Federal penalties. He is charged with ...

Providence Man Arrested For Burglary

As reported by Thomas Morgan in the October 18, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man is being charged in connection with an attempted burglary, a felony . Apparently the man tried to break into a woman's house through her kitchen. She then screamed and he fled the scene. Police arrested the man near the home where the burglary occurred. The suspect had his nickname tattooed on ...

Underage Drinking & Nightclub Safety Task Force Continues to Make Arrests

As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski, in the October 18, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, the Underage Drinking and Nightclub Safety Task Force continued its surprise inspections this past weekend. The Task Force, including members of the Rhode Island State Police, Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Business Regulations, teamed up with the Narragansett Police Party Patrol. Together ...

Accident Leads to License Revocation

As reported by Michal McKinney in the October 13, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a Westerly woman has lost her driver's license for two (2) years. The woman ran a red light and crashed into a motorcyclist, killing him. The woman admitted to the traffic violation at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal and she received the maximum penalties for the violations. She was ordered to pay fines and ...

Texting Causes Accident

As reported in the October 7, 2010 edition of the Sakonnet Times, the Town of Portsmouth issued one of its first texting citations. According to Portsmouth Police, a motorist struck both a sign and a utility pole while driving. Initially the driver stated he was making a telephone call when the accident occurred. However, the driver later charged his story and admitted that he had been texting ...

Fatal Tiverton Car Accident

As reported by Bryan Rourke in the October 4, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a car accident on Main Road in Tiverton killed one (1) person. The woman who was killed was a passenger in the vehicle. It is believed that the other driver crossed the center line and hit the car she was riding in head-on. Both of the drivers and all passengers involved in the accident were taken to the ...

Cyberbullying Leads to Teen Suicide

As reported by Geoff Mulvihill and Samantha Henry in the October 1, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, an eighteen (18) year old college freshmen committed suicide last week. The teenager killed himself by jumping off the George Washington Bridge. The reason for his suicide is believed to be the posting on the Internet of intimate videos of the teenager and another man. The teenager's ...