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Narragansett Police Log: September 15, 2012

A shirtless hitchhiker is arrested, along with two fighting at the Coast Guard House.

 

Unless otherwise noted, information about the following incidents was supplied by the Narragansett Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Two College Students Arrested at Coast Guard House

Jonathan J. Holland, 23, of 90 Fortin Road, South Kingstown, and Alexander Deluise, 24, of 290 Shawomet Ave., Warwick, were arrested at about 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 15 and charged with disorderly conduct. Police said Holland is a student at the Community College of Rhode Island, and Deluise is a student at the University of Rhode Island.

According to police, a bouncer at the Coast Guard House told them that he had just told Holland and Deluise to leave for arguing. Police noted that when the bouncer pointed the two out to police, they were wrestling with one another on the ground.

Police said the two were separated and arrested. Both were processed at headquarters, and Deluise was released at about 2 a.m., followed by Holland at about 2:15 a.m.

Shirtless Narragansett Hitchhiker Charged With Possession of Marijuana

Brent R. Semple, 22, of 6 Meadowrue Trail, Narragansett, was arrested at about 12:18 a.m. on Sept. 15 and charged with possession of marijuana.

According to police, they received a report of a man hitchhiking with no shirt on near the intersection of Boston Neck Road and Old Boston Neck Road.

Police said they found a man – Semple – matching this description near the curve before Anawan Drive. Semple told police that he was walking home from the Coast Guard House.

According to police, they told Semple they could give him a ride home, as long as he consented to a pat down for weapons for officer safety. Police said that the pat down revealed a bulge in the back of Semple’s shorts, and when he emptied his pockets, a small baggie of marijuana was visible.

Semple was arrested without incident, processed at headquarters and then released at about 1:45 a.m.

Wakefield Woman Arrested for Warrant

Kelsey B. Liston, 22, of 65 Grande Isle Drive, Apt. #332, Wakefield, was arrested at about 2:05 p.m. on Sept. 15. Police said a Sixth Division District Court warrant was out for Liston’s arrest for failing to appear at a court hearing related to a Bristol police charge of felony drug possession.

According to police, an officer traveling behind a black Audi on Point Judith Road noted that it had a dark window tint. A check of the car’s registration also revealed that it was suspended.

Police said a traffic stop was made near the Westlakes Garage as a result. A background check revealed that the operator – Liston – had a warrant out for her arrest.

Liston was arrested without incident and processed at police headquarters. According to police, she was released at about 4:30 p.m. after securing $1,093 in bail money.

Massachusetts Man Cited for Transportation of Alcohol by a Minor

Stuart G. King, 20, of 109 Martin St., Essex, MA, was cited at about 8:17 p.m. on Sept. 15 and charged with transportation of alcohol by a minor.

According to police, an officer noted a car leaving the parking lot across from St. Mary’s without any lights on. A traffic stop was made near Angell Road.

Police said that during the stop, a brown bag could be seen on the floor of the car with a 30-pack of Bush beer. A background check confirmed that the driver – King – was not 21. He was cited for the alcohol, and it was confiscated by police.

URI Student Cited for Possession of Alcohol

Sean R. O’Grady, 20, of 30 Jamestown Boulevard, Narragansett, was cited at about 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 15 and charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. Police said O’Grady is a student at the University of Rhode Island.

According to police, they had received noise and parking complaints about a home on Sand Hill Cove Road. Police said that when they arrived at the home, they saw O’Grady leaving it with three Narragansett beers in his hands.

Police said a background check confirmed that O’Grady was not 21. He was cited for the violation, and the alcohol was confiscated.

Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from Narragansett police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their headquarters on Caswell Street. If we’re missing a call or report you’re interested in knowing about, feel free to leave a comment or to send Local Editor Stephen Greenwell a message at Stephen.greenwell@patch.com.

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Kathy DiPina

10:30 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012

I can't believe that someone called the police on a hitch hiker.

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Stephen Greenwell

10:47 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012

I imagine the timing issue has something to do with it. Someone shirtless and hitchhiking after midnight seems a bit unusual.

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