Blog Posts in March, 2013

Providence Undercover Work Leads to Drug Arrest

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the March 27, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, an undercover police officer and other police surveillance helped led to the arrest of a Providence man on numerous drug charges. The police seized over $1,000.00 in cash, ammunition and nearly nine (9) ounces of marijuana . The man has been charged with three (3) counts of possession with intent to distribute ...

Johnston Man Sentenced in Assault Case

As reported by Mark Reynolds in the March 26, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man was found guilty of simple assault following trial. The man assaulted the Johnston Town Council President because he believed the man was having an affair with his wife. The assault occurred in bakery. The man was sentenced to six (6) months probation. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3, ...

Providence Murderer Sentenced

As reported by John Hill in the March 22, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been sentenced in connection with a Pawtucket murder . The man is currently serving a life sentence in connection with the murder of his girlfriend . He was sentenced to two additional life sentences for the murder of a man driving a car and the attempted murder of his passenger. Pursuant to ...

Pawtucket Police Officer Suspended in Domestic Case

As reported in the March 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket police officer has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of domestic violence charges. The man has been charged with domestic simple assault and four (4) counts of domestic disorderly conduct. The alleged victim is his ex-girlfriend. The matter has been scheduled for trial in April. Pursuant to Rhode Island ...

U.S. Supreme Court - DUI & Warrants

As reported by Mark Sherman in the January 10, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a drunk driving case and whether the police needed a warrant before taking a motorist's blood. The case involved a typical drunk driving arrest. Police in Missouri stopped a man for traffic violations, speeding and swerving. During the course of stop, the man ...

Warwick Home Invasion & Assault

As reported by Donita Naylor in the March 19, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a man broke into a Warwick home and assaulted a woman who was inside. The woman's husband came home and was able to capture the man and hold him until police arrived on scene. The man has been charged with breaking and entering , felony assault and simple assault . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-8-2, ...

West Warwick Car Lot Damaged by Drunk Driver

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 18, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a driver crashed his motor vehicle into a used car business in West Warwick. The driver damaged six (6) motor vehicles and the business office. One car ended up on the roof of the office and damaged a sign. The driver was taken to the hospital and police believe he was driving under the influence . Pursuant to ...

Winter Storm Causes Car Accidents

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 19, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a late winter storm caused motor vehicle accidents throughout the State of Rhode Island. The State Police reported twelve (12) accidents and fifteen (15) motor vehicles required police assistance after going off the road. If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident or truck accident and more ...

Rhode Island State Police Arrest 22 for DUI

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 18, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police made twenty-two (22) drunk driving ("DUI") arrests over the St. Patrick's Day holiday weekend. Of the twenty-two (22) arrests, eleven (11) refused to submit to the chemical test and eleven (11) submitted to the chemical test with readings ranging from .146 to .331. One man was also ...

Warwick Domestic Murder/Suicide

As reported by Gregory Smith in the March 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, three (3) people are dead in a murder /suicide in Warwick. A man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend and then killed himself. The woman's children were home at the time of the shooting. These crimes are considered to be domestic violence crimes because of the relationship between the parties. ...

Johnston Man Arrested After Police Chase

As reported by Donita Naylor in the March 14, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man has been arrested following a police chase which ended in a car crash. Police tried to serve the man on an outstanding warrant for a case involving charges of assault , disorderly conduct and second degree child abuse. The man crashed his car as he tried to flee from police. He is now facing ...

Middletown Teacher Arrested

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 14, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Middletown Teacher has been arrested for simple assault . He is accused of assaulting a female student. He and the student were romantically involved. The teacher has been suspended with pay pending the investigation. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3, every person who shall make an assault or ...

Providence Armed Robbery Arrest

As reported by Tracy Breton in the March 9, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a man has been arrested for first degree robbery , while three (3) other men are still at large. The four (4) men robbed two (2) other men at knifepoint and gunpoint. They took $1,000 in cash, wallets and cell phones. The two men had come to Providence from Massachusetts to buy a computer that was posted on ...

URI Drugs & Alcohol Arrests

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 7, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, four (4) URI students have been arrested following an investigation involving a stolen credit card. Two (2) students were charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. When police searched the students' room, they also found marijuana , Oxycontin, ecstasy and alcohol . The other students are facing misdemeanor ...

Johnston X-Rated Video Store Arrests

As reported in the March 5, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Johnston Police Department h arrested two (2) people for indecent exposure-disorderly conduct . The arrests were made at an adult video store after police went undercover to investigate. The store has had prior incidents including arrests for loitering. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-2, indecent exposure – ...

Middletown Drunk Driver Arrested With Kids in Car

As reported in the March 1, 2013 edition of channel 10 news, a Middletown woman was arrested and charged with drunk driving . Her one (1) year old and two (2) year old children were in the car. Police also found an empty and full bottle of vodka and prescription medication in the vehicle. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as whoever drives or otherwise ...

More Rhode Island Expungements

As reported by Katherine Gregg in the March 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the number of expungements in Rhode Island has increased from 2011 to 2012. Approximately 4,000 cases were expunged in 2012 when compared to 3,000 cases in 2011. Current Rhode Island law allows for the expungement of criminal records for first time offenders. However, a new bill has been introduced at the Rhode ...

Lincoln Police Car Hit by Drunk Driver

As reported by Mike Stanton in the March 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police arrested a man following an accident involving the Lincoln Police. The Lincoln Police were assisting another car on the side of the road when the man hit the police cruiser, which then hit the other car. All parties were transported to the hospital where the man submitted to a blood ...

Warwick DUI Accident

As reported by Alisha A. Pina in the March 2, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Warwick woman was arrested for drunk driving following a serious accident. The woman crossed into the other lane of travel and hit another car. All three (3) of the car's occupants went to the hospital. Two adults are in serious children, while an eleven (11) year old girl is in critical condition. The woman ...

Richmond Soccer Coach Sentenced for Child Pornography

As reported by in the February 25, 2013 edition of Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, a Richmond man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for charges of receiving child pornography , possession and distribution of child pornography. The man was arrested after he sent a "sexually graphic text message" to one of the teenagers he coached. The man was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment. Pursuant ...