SK Police Log: DUI Arrest Following 4 Failed Sobriety Tests

Richard P. Gladding, 21, of 5 Jennifer Ct., Narragansett, was charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test on Aug. 6 after getting in an accident at the corner of Route 1 and Spartina Cove Way. Gladding reportedly attempted to pass another car on the left, but clipped the rear bumper, forcing the driver off the road and causing the accident.

Officers arrived at the scene to find Gladding’s BMW disabled in the center median with heavy damage and Gladding sitting on the ground against the car. He was reportedly unable to tell officers what had happened and repeatedly put his hands in his pockets. Each time he was instructed to remove his hands from his pockets — on five separate occasions — Gladding reportedly raised his arms over his head with his palms out before putting them back in his pockets.

After officers reportedly smelled alcohol on his breath, Gladding allegedly admitted to drinking “three strawberry beers” that night. He was reportedly unable to count backwards from 24 properly and allegedly failed three other field sobriety tests. Officers charged him with DUI and brought him to the police station, where he allegedly refused a Breathalyzer test.

Other Arrests

Peter A. Wilcox, 43, of Sandy Bottom Shores Rd., South Kingstown, was charged with domestic simple assault Aug. 3 after allegedly throwing his wife to the floor in their home. He reportedly woke his wife up and threatened to kill her, according to her statement, before pouring a glass of water over her. When she got out of bed, Wilcox allegedly shoved her to the floor twice. She reportedly sustained a strained neck and a bump on the head.

John S. Mistowski, 56, of 12 Oakland Ave., Johnston, was charged by the local harbor master with prohibited use of town floats and docks.

Kathyrn E. Moran, 42, of 3530 Post Rd., South Kingstown, was charged with driving on a suspended license after being pulled over for allegedly speeding on Route 1 near Succotash Road.

Janice E. Marks, 55, of 65B Palm Beach Ave., Narragansett, was charged with driving on a suspended license after being pulled over for reportedly driving in the breakdown lane on Tower Hill Road on Aug. 4.

The above reports detail arrests made by the South Kingstown Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.