SK Police Log: November 20 and 21, 2012

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

Not Settled in the Graveyard – South Kingstown Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct

Daniel K. Lewis, 44, of 1326 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, was arrested at about 7:01 p.m. on Nov. 21 and charged with disorderly conduct.

According to police, they received a report of a drunk man knocking and yelling outside the Church Street Apartments. Police said that when they arrived, the man was identified as Lewis.

Police said that Lewis told them that he got upset when he came over to see a man at one of the apartments, and the man was with one of his ex-girlfriends.

According to police, the tenants of the apartment asked that a no-trespass be issued to Lewis. Police said the order was issued, and the scene was about to be cleared as a result.

However, police said that Lewis refused to leave. Police noted that he asked for a ride to Liberty Rentals, which was 500 feet from the scene – Lewis was told to walk there.

Police said that when he was denied the ride, Lewis told them, “How about you and me settle it over in the graveyard?” Police said he approached the officer with a clenched fist at this time.

According to police, at this point Lewis was arrested without incident. He was transported to headquarters, processed and then released at about 8:55 p.m.

SK Teen Charged With Disorderly Conduct

Jared M. Sweet, 19, of 484 High St., Apt. #2B, South Kingstown, was arrested at about 7:17 p.m. on Nov. 21 and charged with disorderly conduct.

According to police, they received a report of Sweet behaving erratically, and possibly stealing money and prescription slips, from South County Hospital. Police said that an investigation revealed no direct evidence of Sweet taking $3 from one woman’s belongings and $10 from another.

However, police said that while in their custody during the investigation, Sweet became belligerent. Police said that Sweet was yelling and swearing at citizens, and hitting his head on the divider of a squad car.

According to police, Sweet ignored multiple requests to calm down, even when told he wasn’t being arrested. As a result of Sweet refusing to calm down, police said he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Police said Sweet was processed at headquarters and then released at about 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 22.

Providence Teen Cited for Alcohol Violation

Michael A. Cooney, 19, of 9 Lois Ave., Providence, was cited at about 9:44 p.m. on Nov. 20 and charged with transportation of alcohol by a minor.

According to police, an officer traveling behind a car on Route 110 near West Kingston Elementary School noted that it had a defective rear plate light. As a result, a traffic stop was made near Curtis Corner Road.

Police said a bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila was visible on the backseat. The alcohol was confiscated and destroyed, and Cooney was cited for the violation.

Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from South Kingstown police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their headquarters. 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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