Blog Posts in July, 2012

Barrington Video Voyeurism Arrest

As reported by Thomas J. Morgan in the July 25, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Barrington Police have arrested a man and charged him with two (2) counts of video voyeurism . The man was an employee at medical office in Barrington. He alleged took videos of women as they were changing. The police investigated after a teenage girl noticed a cell phone and recording video in the room. ...

Coventry Drug Bust

As reported by Maria Armental in the July 20, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Coventry Police have arrested five (5) people for drug related charges . The arrests followed a four (4) months undercover investigation. All five (5) have been charged with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. The drugs involved were prescription medications. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...

Rhode Island State Police Investigate Chafee Alcohol Party

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 17, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Department of Attorney General has asked the Rhode Island State Police to continue its investigation of an alleged underage drinking party at the Chafee residence. The Governor's son alleged held the party over Memorial Day weekend. Currently no charges have been filed in connection with this case. A ...

Richmond Alcohol Offense Trial Begins

As reported in the July 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond woman has been charged with furnishing or procuring alcohol for minors and failure to render aid. Last fall, the woman allegedly had a party at her home where minors were served alcohol. Upon leaving the party, the teenagers were involved in an accident. The woman failed to call 911 following the accident. Her trial on ...

Pawtucket Couple Sentenced for Sexual Assault Charges

As reported by Maria Armental in the July 12, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket couple has been sentenced in sexual assault related cases. The husband was a sport coach and it is alleged that their victims were children they met through sports. The husband was sentenced to fifty (50) years imprisonment, with twenty-five (25) years to serve for charges of child molestation. The ...

Boxer Charged with Disorderly Conduct

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 10, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, boxer Vinny Paz has been arrested by the Providence Police and charged with disorderly conduct . He was charged following a fight with two (2) women in which he is alleged to have punched one woman and grabbed the other woman's breast. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-1, disorderly conduct is defined ...

Providence DPW Worker Charged with Refusal & Hit and Run

As reported by Gregory Smith in the July 9, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a DPW worker has been charged with hit and run , refusal to submit to a chemical test and other traffic violations. The man was driving a DPW truck and rear ended another car. There were no injuries reported to the other driver. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-26-2 duty to stop (hit and run) – property ...

4th DUI Arrest

As reported by Walt Buteau in the July 6, 2012 edition of WPRI, a South Kingstown man has been arrested by the Rhode Island State Police for his fourth (4 th ) drunk driving charge in five (5) years. The man was also charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test and driving on a suspended license. The man is currently being held without bail. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, ...

North Providence Police Chief Guilty

As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the July 3, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Superior Court Judge Procaccini has found Chief Whiting guilty of two (2) felony charges. The verdict was announced one (1) week after the trial concluded. The North Providence Police Chief has been found guilty of felony larceny and solicitation to receive stolen goods. He is scheduled to be sentenced in ...

Providence Robbery Under Investigation

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 2, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Providence Police are currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred at a local bakery. A man came into the bakery with a gun and took money from the cash register. He then fled the scene. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-39-1, robbery can be charged as first or second degree robbery. First ...