Friday, September 28, 2012
Patch offers readers all things local, but by golly, nothing can grab more attention than the coveted Police Log that runs several times throughout the week. Why? Can someone tell me the reason why?
It’s been nearly two years since the Narragansett-South Kingstown Patch site launched our grass roots on-line source for all things local. I was and still am thrilled to be a part of it! From my very first "Family Tides" column, I've smiled whenever folks in town discuss our Internet presence for all the latest, local happenings. I love to acknowledge the time, effort and journalistic thought that go into making this type of 24-hour news source resonate with our interested and supportive reader base. As an author and writer, I continually set professional goals for myself and measure them throughout the year. My niche is family-humor based pieces, for which I have no problem putting myself (and sometimes my unsuspecting family!) on that …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
An alleged drunken driver from Charlestown is arrested with guns in his car, an SK man is arrested for possession of heroin, and another local man is charged with four counts of theft.
Unless otherwise noted, information about the following incidents was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. Charlestown Man Charged With DWI; Guns Found In Car Jon A. Lachappelle, 67, of 76 Biscuit City Road, Charlestown, was arrested on May 20 at 5:50 p.m. and charged with driving under the influence, first offense, BAC unknown, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and carrying a weapon while intoxicated. According to reports, Lachappelle was stopped near Ministerial Road for erratic driving and suspicion of drunken driving. After he failed preliminary sobriety tests and was asked to exit his Ford Escape, police said they noted an empty gun holster around his hip. Lachappelle denied…
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Multiple URI students are arrested heading to events at the Ryan Center in Kingston.
Unless otherwise noted, information about the following incidents was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. South Kingstown Police URI Students Headed To Ryan Center Events Larceny Reported Juvenile Arrests Disorderly Conduct Underage Alcohol Possession Driving Without A Valid License Trespassing Warrants Drunken-Driving Public Urination Marijuana Possession Domestic Charges Child Pornography William E. Webster, 52, of 133 Orchard Ave., South Kingstown, was arrested on Wednesday, April 11 at 2:39 p.m. and charged with possession of child pornography, a felony. Webster, who is married, works at Offshore Express on West Shannock Road in Richmond as a mechanic, according to police reports…
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The following incident reports are based solely on information provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from March 13 to March 20, 2012. These reports do not indicate a conviction
The following incident reports are based solely on information provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from March 13 to 20. These reports do not indicate a conviction. Domestic Charges Disorderly Conduct Suspended License Charges Larceny Reported Marijuana Charge Warrants SK Man Hit With Two Felonies, One Misdemeanor in Parking Lot Fight According to North Kingstown Patch's Samantha Turner, Breck Lucas Holdredge, 23, of 13 Pike St. in South Kingstown, was arrested March 14 at 2:13 a.m. on charges of domestic disorderly conduct and felony charges of refusing to relinquish a phone and domestic assault – his third offense. Police responded to Wickford Marina for a report of two people yelling. When …
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The following are based on reports of the South Kingstown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
South Kingstown police arrested Joanna Toole, 41, of 184 Arlington Ave., Warwick, Feb. 29 at 9 a.m. on a charge of breaking and entering into a building during daytime, a felony. According to reports, a South Kingstown town employee contacted police to report a woman who had broken into a shed at the Peace Dale Library on Kingstown Road. The worker noticed the door to the shed, which is attached to the library, was open and when he investigated, he found Toole sleeping under blankets next to a bottle of vodka that had spilled all over the floor. Toole will be arraigned in Fourth Division District Court on March 27. Sisterly Love Dawn M. Gleason, 46, of 1283 Broad Rock Road, was arrested on Feb. 28 at 4:26 p.m. and charged with domestic …
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from Feb. 22-28. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
South Kingstown police offciers arrested John R. Caruso, 22, of 60 Winterberry Road, on Feb. 19 at 12:13 a.m. on charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Police stopped Caruso’s truck on Route 1 north after allegedly clocking it traveling at 101 mph. According to police, Caruso did not slow his truck for about a mile between Wintman Drive and Bridgetown Road, where he took the exit and headed toward Narragansett. Caruso finally stopped his truck on Bridgetown Road about 120 feet across the Narragansett town line, but police said he did not fully initiate the brake and the truck continued to roll forward as police pulled Caruso from the truck. Police used the emergency brake to stop…
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Monday, February 27, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 24. These reports do not indicate a conviction. Tuesday, Feb. 21
A Wicked Innovations employee reported on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 1:29 p.m. that someone stole about $200 worth of aluminum and steel scrap metal from the Liberty Road shop. After police spoke with neighbor and they checked their yard, they noted more than $1,000 in missing scrap metal. The scrap metal at both properties was unsecured. Police are investigating a lead. Suspended License Charges Matthew J. Pincince, 28, of 51 Ram Island Road, Charlestown, was arrested on Feb. 17 and charged with driving with a suspended license. He was arraigned in Fourth Division District Court on Feb. 21. Guy Royal Newsome, 48, of 245 Stony Road Apt A, Exeter, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 2:37 p.m. and charged with driving with a suspended license …
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The following reports were provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describe their actions from Friday, Feb. 17 through the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 21. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
South Kingstown Police arrested Michael R. Pezzullo, 22, of 42 Crossways Road, East Greenwich, on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9:10 p.m. on a charge of procurement of alcohol for a minor. According to reports, police watched Pezzullo leave Wakefield Liquors with a 30-pack of beer, a 12-pack of beer and a bottle of gin. Police said Pezzullo then got into an over-loaded car with young-looking passengers. Police stopped the car over on Kingstown Road because of the extra passenger and the 19-year-old driver, Samuel J. Weintraub, admitted the alcohol was in the trunk. After Pezzullo admitted he bought the alcohol he allegedly told police, “It’s not for me, I don’t really drink much.” When police asked Weintraub if the alcohol was for him and the …
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Friday, February 17, 2012
The following reports were provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describe their actions from Monday, Feb. 13 through the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 17. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
Anthony Randall, 22, of 2 Joy Lane, Narragansett, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 13 at 1:24 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence, first offense .15 or greater, after he was stopped for speeding on Route 1. According to reports, as police followed Randall’s truck he swerved across the fog line on two occasions. He also allegedly smelled of alcohol and admitted to police he drank a couple of beers at the Mews Tavern in Wakefield early that night. After failing field sobriety tests, Randall was cuffed and back at the station he registered a .191 and .176 blood-alcohol content. Joshua M. Gonzales, 25, of 32 Grandeville Court Apt. 1025, South Kingstown, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 1:40 p.m. and charged with possession of …
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Monday, February 13, 2012
The following reports were provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describe their actions from Friday, Feb. 10 through the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 13. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
South Kingstown police arrested Melissa A. Kisilywicz, 31, of 65 Pershing Road, on Feb. 11 at 9:27 p.m. on charges of driving under the influence, first offense, and refusal to submit to a chemical test. According to reports, Kisilywicz told police she had been at the South Kingstown Police Station just a few minutes earlier to pick up her friend, Heather Anne Chirnside, who was arrested on similar charges just two-and-a-half hours earlier. Since police had not yet processed Chirnside, Kisilywicz decided to take her 13-year-old daughter in the car with her and drive to D'Angelo's on Old Tower Hill Road to pick up her 4-year-old daughter. According to reports, two drivers called 911 after they followed Kisilywicz’s Chevy Impala from Broad …
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Lisa herbert
6:42 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
I can't explain it logically or well.... I really like your columns...but I also like to check the police log...I also read " high brow" type novels...but secretly watch crappy TV shows. Wish I knew what the draw was...can't honestly say...but I must go now and see what the housewives of wherever are doing on Bravo... more ›