PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police reports from over the past week.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Seth A. Medeiros, 30, of 215 Holly Circle, Tiverton, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test at 1:39 a.m. His car was stopped on West Main Road near Stringham Road because it was seen drifting into the other lane of travel, police said.

Nichol M. Corey, 31, of 444 Park Ave., was charged at 11:13 a.m. with trespassing at Founder’s Brook Motel on Anthony Road. Police said Ms. Corey had been living at the motel without authorization since Aug. 31 and had refused to leave the room. Police said there was also an active bench warrant from Second District Court for Ms. Corey’s arrest.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Sam E. Bennett, 20, of 27 Strawberry Hill Road, Andover, Mass., was charged with possession of marijuana, 1 ounce or more, at 8:37 p.m. Police made the arrest after responding to the Roger Williams Conference Center, 144 Anthony Road, at 8:14 p.m. A public safety officer told police he was staking out the conference center for drug and alcohol use when he noticed Mr. Bennett going back and forth to his vehicle three separate times in a short period of time. When questioned about this, Mr. Bennett dropped a plastic container on the floor of his vehicle and the officer noticed a large amount of marijuana and electronic scale nearby, police said. Police said they found 1.2 ounces of marijuana inside the vehicle.

Friday, Sept. 25

Kelly D. Richardson, 33, of 508 Turnpike Ave., was charged with disorderly conduct at 3:20 p.m. after allegedly pouring milk onto her neighbor’s driveway. The neighbor told police that Ms. Richardson had entered their property and yelled profanities before pouring a gallon of milk on the driveway. The neighbor said a similar incident had taken place the week before. When police went to Ms. Richardson’s home, she said she had been frustrated over ongoing issues with her neighbors’ dogs barking and other noise coming from the property, according to police.

Dove A. Schiavone, 19, of 176 First Ave., Woonsocket, was charged with domestic assault in connection with an incident first reported on Sept. 9. At 11:30 p.m. on that date, three officers responded to a Portsmouth home for a report of a domestic assault in progress. When they arrived, a man told police he had gotten into an argument with Ms. Schiavone, his girlfriend, and that she began striking him. A warrant was issued for Ms. Schiavone and she was taken into custody by Woonsocket police on Sept. 25, then transported to Portsmouth.

Sarah A. Holfelder, 24, of 37 Hammond St., Newport, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test at 8:30 p.m. Police stopped Ms. Holfelder’s car at Town Hall on East Main Road after she ran a stop sign and drove faster than the posted speed limit, police said. The car’s passenger-side headlight was also not working, police said.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Three juveniles were charged with underage possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana, 1 ounce or less, after police spotted two vehicles parked near the walking path adjacent to the Carnegie Abbey property off Pheasant Drive shortly before midnight. Two girls, ages 17 and 16, and a 16-year-old boy were inside one of the cars. When the older girl in the driver’s seat opened the window, smoke with a strong odor of burnt marijuana started coming from the car, police said. Police said they found several bottles of alcohol and several mixers both in the interior of the car and in the trunk, along with dozens of “blunt” wrappers, a marijuana roach and pipe and what police believed to be marijuana in two different containers. Also found was a grinder and a light powdery substance police believed to be “keef” (the resin glands of cannabis), police said. The three juveniles were released to their parents.

Sunday, Sept. 27

Cody J. Lindsay, 22, of 32 Early Red Circle, Plymouth, Mass., was charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a chemical test at 2:37 a.m. Police stopped his car on Route 24 northbound near Boyd’s Lane for speeding and because it was observed to have drifted into the other lane of travel.

Police received a report that a 10-foot Zodiac inflatable boat and its attached 4-horsepower Evinrude outboard motor had been stolen from a beach off Riverside Street in Island Park

Monday, Sept. 28

Joseph L. Buehler, 39, of 230 Dexter St., Apt. B201, Providence, was charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a chemical test at 12:33 a.m. Police arrested Mr, Buehler at Mobile Xtra Mart after getting a report of an intoxicated man locked in the restroom. A clerk told police the man was seen sitting in his truck in front of a gas pump for about 15 minutes before exiting. Then he asked to use the restroom and did not exit for about 30 minutes, police were told.

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Barrington police were called to an unusual emergency on Saturday, Sept. 26.

At about 9 a.m., a Warren woman phoned the police and asked for help. She said she had trapped a feral kitten near the Barrington Shaw’s Supermarket, but was running into trouble with the kitten’s mother.

When police arrived, the woman was sitting inside the back seat of her car with the feral cat’s kitten inside a trap. The feral cat was loose inside the car — it was standing on the dashboard and hissing at the woman.

The woman, who said she was frightened, had been bitten by the cat when she tried to trap it. Officials helped transport both the cat and its kitten to a nearby animal hospital.

The town later had the cat euthanized instead of ordering it to be quarantined. The cat’s remains were sent to the Rhode Island Department of Health to be tested for rabies. (The police report did not specify the results of the test.)

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The Bristol Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, which will begin a new class in October, still has spaces available. Now in its 10th year, the class remains one of the department’s strongest connections to the community it serves.
Colonel Russell S. Serpa launched the first citizens police academy in 2005. The purpose of the citizens police academy is to give the public a working knowledge of the department’s policies and procedures through a series of classes instructed by Bristol Police Department personnel. At its best, the program encourages input and feedback from the civilian participants.
Other cities, such as East Providence, also run citizens police academies. Each class draws unique participants from the community, from young men and women curious about careers in law enforcement to residents concerned about public safety and police procedure.
The class will cover the following topics: Courts, crime scene investigation, department structure, dispatch operations, domestic violence, DUI investigations, school resource officer duties, juvenile crime, narcotics, patrol procedures, search warrants, traffic enforcement and use of force.
Classes run for 10 consecutive weeks, meeting on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bristol Police Department. The latest class, Class 2015-II, will begin Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Police Department training room. The course, which is free, is open to all Bristol residents 18 or older. Applicants interested in attending should complete the Citizens Police Academy Application, or stop at the Bristol Police Department to obtain an application. For more information about the program, contact Lt. James Annis, Night Commander, at 253-6900 ext. 211.

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A Market Street man who didn’t want to or couldn’t pay for his woman friend’s cigarettes instead got a trip to jail Thursday morning.

Warren police said Jeremy Kilduff, 39, of 162 Market St., walked into the Market Street Cumberland Farms around 6:30 a.m. Thursday with a female friend, of the same address.

The two approached the counter and asked for a pack of smokes, but the woman’s debt card kept getting declined. After several attempts she asked the clerk if he could hold off charging her until the next day.

“The clerk informs here that he cannot do that,” Deputy Warren Police Chief Joseph Loiselle said.

That’s when Mr. Kilduff allegedly intervened, telling the clerk that he would soon be coming in to a large amount of money and that he would give him a “kickback” if he agreed to hand over the smokes.

“The clerk once again informs the defendant that he can’t do that,” Deputy Chief Loiselle said.

At that, the woman asked Mr. Kilduff if she could use his debit card, and he replied that while he did not have a debit card with him, he did have a gun.

“The clerk, not knowing if he is being threatened but fearing the possibility, gives the cigarettes to the defendant and both the defendant and the female exit the store.”

After they left, the clerk quickly called police, who caught up to the pair in the convenience store parking lot. Officers Marc Ferreira and Don Lanoie ordered Mr. Kilduff to show his hands, but he did not comply. Officers had to physically restrain him, and after he was in custody they determined that he did not, in fact, have a gun on him. Mr. Kilduff was taken to the station, charged and later arraigned with disorderly conduct.

There was no word on what became of the cigarettes.

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Bristol Police Department Deputy Chief Steven Contente retired on Sept. 11, capping a 20-year career that began in the patrol division and ended on the command staff. He described his job as a privilege that was sometimes difficult but always rewarding.
“He put in 20 years of honorable service, made a decision that he wanted to change paths. I wish he hadn’t,” said Chief Josue D. Canario.
“He was an outstanding officer. He did a great job in the position. He was family here. I wish him and his family the best of luck in future endeavors,” Chief Canario said.
That the chief is quick with praise is helpful, since Mr. Contente is loathe to speak about himself. He copped to welling up with tears in 2012 when he was sworn in as deputy chief. He points to his father as his inspiration to serve – Ilidio Contente started his career as a math teacher before becoming Bristol Superintendent of Schools. He said it was an honor to work with police officers and citizens who all have the same vested interest in keeping Bristol safe.
Looking back on his 20 years on the job, Mr. Contente mentions his colleagues and the public in the same breath. Police work often puts officers and citizens at odds, but it doesn’t have to be ugly. When things went sideways — in the inevitable times when the department or an officer made a mistake — Mr. Contente found a public willing to forgive.
“People in the public were more tolerant to a mistake than I thought they would be. No one expects anyone to be perfect. The public understands it’s not an easy business and gives officers a lot of credit. If you treat people fairly I think it pays off,” he said.
“The nice thing about working in Bristol is we all had the same common values. Whether it be security at the Fourth of July Parade or maintaining the quality of the parks. It’s not a police department where the guys are just checking in, doing their shift and leaving. We try to instill that feeling that you’re vested in this. This needs to succeed.”
Mr. Contente began his career as a patrolman driving the venerable Ford Crown Victoria, a vehicle he spoke of fondly for its comfort and wild handling. The front seat was a bench beck then. No computer. No technology crowding the cockpit. Today’s police vehicles are 4-wheeled offices. But the things that truly matter to a lawman haven’t changed — pride and people.
“One of the best parts of the job is the people you work with. Always. You’ve been through a  lot together, seeing the same things, experiencing some of those same things,” he said.
“It wasn’t always pleasant. A good supervisor has to be stern at times. At the same time I think discipline, if it’s handed out fairly, is accepted honorably. It was a privilege being a policeman in Bristol. I had, and I still have, a vested interest in the success of the department. This is my hometown. My family and friends are here. The last thing I would have wanted to see was the town be embarrassed by the department.”
His new beat
Retired at age 43, Mr. Contente plans to restart his remodeling business. He might have time to catch up on “Barney Miller” reruns, one of his favorite TV cops shows, and he’ll certainly be able to spend more time with his young family.
Mr. Contente retired with a $52,467 pension under the town’s old pension plan. That’s about 60 percent of his pensionable wages (an average of his prior consecutive 24 months).
“We have two active employees remaining in the [old] plan and 42 retirees,” said Bristol Treasurer Julie Goucher. “The plan was closed in 1998.”
The new plan, MERS, offers benefits at an accrual of 2 percent per year for up to 20 years, and then 1 percent per year for each year thereafter to a maximum of 10 years.
Chief Canario said he is not actively looking for a replacement right now, which will likely come from within the ranks of the department. Patrolman Mark Remington, a 13-year veteran of the department, resigned on Friday, Sept. 25. The chief is looking to hire new officers in 2016.
“Sometimes it takes a while to make a promotion. We’re shorthanded right now,” he said.

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PORTSMOUTH — Police Officer Scott Sullivan’s good deeds have not gone unrewarded.

On Thursday night, “Officer Sully,” who was recently named Portsmouth’s school resource officer, was honored by R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin during the 11th annual Justice Awards in Providence.

He received a special Justice Award for Community Service. Nominated by the Police Chief Thomas Lee, Officer Sullivan was recognized for his work in improving the holidays for Portsmouth’s youth by creating fund-raising events and coordinating a donation drive.

Last year, the program was so successful that the Police Department received enough donations to assist 132 people in town and was also able to provide gifts to families in need in neighboring communities. Officer Sullivan has since expanded the program so it’s a year-round effort.

“Officer Sullivan’s actions and efforts succeeded in making a difference in the lives of so many people this past holiday season, and his continued efforts will ensure that the 2015 season draws an even greater outcome,” said Attorney General Kilmartin. “His hard work and dedication to the cause of providing for Portsmouth’s youth not only during the holidays but year round has resulted in a tremendous positive effect on the lives of so many families and helps build trust between police and the community.”

Chief Lee added, “We’re very proud that Officer Sullivan received a Justice Award for Community Service from the attorney general.   Officer Sullivan embodies community policing; he’s spent countless hours on his own time collecting, wrapping and distributing presents to needy children at Christmas.

“I’d like to thank the attorney general for recognizing Scott’s efforts helping children and families in need. It’s not often thought of as traditional law enforcement, but as Scott has said, ‘Bringing a smile to a child’s face is more rewarding than any arrest I ever made.’”

Justice Awards are given in recognition of individuals’ and organizations’ extraordinary commitment to justice and community service and are presented in honor of the eight previous attorneys general: Arlene Violet, Richard Israel, Herbert DeSimone, Dennis Roberts, James O’Neil, Jeffrey Pine, Sheldon Whitehouse and Patrick Lynch.

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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Police and East Providence Police arrested a Massachusetts man for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs while traveling the wrong way on Route 195 West in city early Sunday morning, Oct. 4.

Troopers and EPPD officers arrested Marvin Hernandez, 24 of 52 Richmond St., New Bedford, Massachusetts for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs – 1st Offense BAC .15 or Greater.  Hernandez was arraigned at the Lincoln Barracks before a Justice of the Peace and released on $1,000 Personal Recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in Sixth Division District Court for re-arraignment on October 9.

At approximately 2:36 a.m. Sunday, State Troopers, EPPD and Seekonk Police Department officers responded to 911 calls reporting a wrong way driver traveling eastbound on Route 195 West. They came upon the suspect vehicle, stopped in the high speed breakdown lane of Route 195 West, facing eastbound, just prior to the Massachusetts state line.  Investigation revealed that a Medtech Ambulance traveling on 195 East was able to get Hernandez to stop his vehicle by activating their emergency lights.  Troopers observed that Rodriguez showed signs of intoxication, was arrested on scene and transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks.

A person convicted of Driving Under the Influence – First Offense BAC .15 or greater is subject to a fine of $500 and required to perform 20 to 60 hours of public community restitution and/or be imprisoned for up to one year.  The person’s driving license will be suspended for a period of three  months to 18 months. The person must attend a special course on driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance and/or alcohol or drug treatment program.

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Barrington police are investigating a bullying complaint filed on Monday, Sept. 28 by a Barrington Middle School student.

The 12-year-old boy told an officer that he was playing football with some of his friends when a group of eighth-graders approached him and started taunting him. He said one of the eighth-graders pushed him to the ground, put him in a headlock and later took his football.

The alleged victim said this was not the first time he has been bullied by the eighth-grader. The school resource officer is currently investigating the situation, and plans to speak with school officials and the individuals involved.

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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police reports from the past week.

Friday, Oct. 2

Samantha L. Werner, 24, of 43 Hodges Ave., Taunton, Mass., was charged at 5:27 p.m. with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Police found Ms. Werner’s damaged car parked at the bottom of Park Avenue. Ms. Werner, who police said seemed disoriented and confused, was holding a small child and told them she “must have hit something.” Police said the car had extensive front-end damage, a dent to the passenger side and a flat tire. During a search of the vehicle, police said they found three open “nips” of Fireball whiskey that had been consumed, as well as six more closed bottles in the back seat.

Monday, Sept. 28

Robert T. Leonard, 56, of 75 North Cliff Drive, Narragansett, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test at 11 p.m. Police stopped Mr. Leonard’s Porsche on West Main Road, just over the Middletown line, after receiving a report that the car had been weaving in and out of traffic on the Sakonnet River Bridge earlier.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Angel Merced, 39, of 34 Bramans Lane, was charged at 7:44 p.m. with domestic disorderly conduct, violating a no-contact order and domestic refusal to relinquish a telephone. The charges stem from an Aug. 7 incident when Mr. Merced argued with his girlfriend, police said. Mr. Merced could not be located at his home, so police put out a warrant for his arrest. Middletown police picked him up on Sept. 29 and he was transported back to Portsmouth.

Thursday, Oct. 1

School Resource Officer Scott Sullivan said he found the words “Pigs get Butchered” written in black marker in the A wing bathroom at the high school at 7:34 a.m. Officer Sullivan said multiple messages had been written in the bathroom over the previous several days. Some of them pertained to the school, but generally were directed at police and himself, he said.

Brian K. Whipple, 55, of 27 Donna Drive, was charged at 1:13 p.m. with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Police arrested Mr. Whipple in the parking lot of Subway on East Main Road after receiving a report of a possible drunk driver. Police said they detected a strong odor of alcohol on Mr. Whipple’s breath and that he had bloodshot, watery eyes. At one point, police said, Mr. Whipple asked an officer if he could do him a favor and call “Chief Hebert.” The officer responded that Chief Hebert was no longer with the department.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Desean A. Presley, 24, of no permanent address, was charged with possession of marijuana at 2:20 p.m. Mr. Presley was a passenger in a vehicle stopped on West Main Road near Melville School because the car lacked an inspection sticker. Police said they found more than an ounce of marijuana as well as an open bottle of cognac inside the vehicle.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Stephan P. Najmy, 62, of 62 Bramans Lane, was charged with domestic assault at 3:11 a.m. Police said Mr. Najmy had struck a woman with his hand during an argument.

A father and son were both charged with domestic assault after police said they got into a fight at their home at 70 Perrault St., Apt. 1. Police responded to the address at 5:37 p.m. for a report of a domestic altercation. Police said a heated argument took place between Dwight C. Rockett, 59, and his 18-year-old son, Rashad C. Rockett. The younger Rockett, who during the altercation got out of the wheelchair he was using due to an earlier leg injury, was later transported by firefighters to Newport Hospital, where he was treated and released, police said.

Monday, Oct. 5

Thomas J. O’Malley, 27, of 15 Hecla St., Apt. 1, Dorchester, Mass., was charged with driving after his license had been denied, suspended or revoked; and possession of marijuana. Police said they stopped Mr. O’Malley’s car on West Main Road near Mailcoach Road around 4:40 p.m. because he was not wearing his seat beat. An officer noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car and during a search of the vehicle, about 2.3 ounces of marijuana, a scale and a marijuana grinder were found, police said.

A 16-year-old local girl was charged with assault and disorderly conduct at 6:23 p.m. Police said the girl had become verbally and physically abusive toward another female resident in a local group home. Police said the girl was deemed in violation of her probation and was transported to the R.I. Training School.

Maria Del Muro Castro, 48, of 48 West Passage Drive, was charged at 9:04 p.m. with possession of a controlled substance, a felony; driving while intoxicated, second offense; simple assault; and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Police said they responded to the area of Middle Road and Mill Lane at 8:48 p.m. to check on the condition of an operator who had been seen driving erratically in the area. Police found the vehicle and said the driver crossed over the lane of travel and was operating the vehicle at an extremely slow rate of speed. After stopping the vehicle, police said Ms. Muro Castro failed a field sobriety test. During a search of her car, police said they found a water bottle that contained alcohol and a prescription bottle that contained two different medications, one of which lacked a prescription. While being secured in the holding cell at the police station, Ms. Muro Castro refused to remove her necklaces and earrings, became agitated and started yelling, police said. She refused to go all the way inside the cell and when police tried to escort her to the rear, she swung her right fist and struck an officer on the left side of his face, police said. She also kicked her legs and feet at two officers, according to police.

Alaina A. Conigliaro, 33, of 797 Eddie Dowling Highway, Apt. 115, North Smithfield, was charged just before midnight with passing counterfeit money, a felony; and larceny of under $1,500. The arrest stems from an incident on Aug. 14, when police responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts on West Main Road for a report that a counterfeit bill had been passed earlier. A manager learned of the deception when she went to make a deposit at Bank of America in Middletown and was informed than one of the $100 bills was deemed to be counterfeit. According to police, a video surveillance tape at Dunkin’ Donuts revealed that Ms. Conigliaro had purchased a $20 gift card with a $100 bill and was handed the card along with $80 cash back. Middletown and Newport police reported similar incidents in their towns, police said. After determining her identity, police put out a warrant for Ms. Conigliaro’s arrest and on Oct. 5 police responded to the North Smithfield Police Department to take custody of her.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Thalia Rivera, 20, of 3255 East Main Road, was arrested just before 2 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by 2nd District Court. Ms. Rivera was a passenger in a vehicle police found at Sandy Point Beach during a routine check of the area.

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A Barrington restaurant failed an alcohol compliance check conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

According to Barrington police, a server at Piezoni’s restaurant on County Road served a Budweiser to an 18-year-old male “decoy” during a compliance check.

The teenager reportedly entered the restaurant and ordered a beer. According to police, the server failed to ask for the man’s ID and handed over the Budweiser.

Police said servers at Pizzico, Brickyard Wine and Spirits, Grapes and Grains, Bluewater Grille, Billy’s and the Barrington Democratic Club all passed the alcohol compliance check.

A business that violates the compliance check must pay a $150 fine or can challenge the fine at a municipal court hearing.

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Police have released the official crash report on the accident that killed former Bristol Fire Department Deputy Chief Frank Sousa. The State of Rhode Island Uniform Crash Report, issued yesterday, does not include an official cause of death. When asked, the Bristol Police Department said “Mr. Sousa died from injuries directly related to the motor vehicle crash.”

Mr. Sousa had just left the fire department headquarters on Annawamscutt Drive in his 2012, red Chevy pickup truck on August 27 when it crashed into a fence at 535 Metacom Avenue around 5:56 p.m. Patrol Officer Angelo Greco, who wrote the report, arrived at the scene and saw Sgt Steven St. Pierre running towards Mr. Sousa’s truck on north side of 535 Metacom Ave. Sgt St. Pierre and an unnamed witness gave medical assistance to Mr. Sousa.

The truck sat between 535 Metacom Ave. and a metal chain link fence that separates 535 Metacom Ave. and 545 Metacom Ave. It sustained heavy damage to its front, passenger side and underside after striking the fence. Officer Greco said the truck appeared to have struck nine metal fence posts before coming to a stop. Mr. Sousa was in the driver’s seat, still secured by his seatbelt, and was “in and out of consciousness” at the time.

When Bristol Fire and Rescue personnel arrived medics tended to Mr. Sousa’s wounds and stabilized him while fire personnel removed him from the truck. A witness on the scene told police Mr. Sousa’s truck sped through the intersection and onto the property at 535 Metacom Ave., hitting the fence and continuing west until coming to a stop just north of the building.

The witness, who tried to aid Mr. Sousa after the crash, said the truck crashed into the Nunes property without attempting to slow or stop at any point.

A second witness who observed the accident from Sowams Drive estimated Mr. Sousa’s vehicle was doing 75 mph at the time of the collision.

Police did not release the names of the witnesses.

Mr. Sousa became a member of the Defiance Hose Company No. 1 in November of 1992, and eventually became its captain in 2002. He served two stints as captain of the volunteer company, most recently from 2011 to 2013.

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Officials at Rhode Island Country Club contacted Barrington police on Friday, Oct. 9, after discovering vandalism on the fifth hole of the golf course.

According to police, a course maintenance worker spotted nasty messages, a swastika and obscene images scrawled in the sand bunkers near the fifth green. It also appeared that someone had taken the flag pin and repeatedly stabbed holes into the putting green. A marijuana smoking pipe was found near the vandalism.

This was fourth recent occasion where vandals had damaged the course, said police. Someone had also driven a vehicle across the practice putting green near the first hole tee.

Police said Rhode Island Country Club officials recently installed low-light security cameras at the golf course in an effort to track down the vandals.

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Monday, Oct. 5

Someone complained about a possible rubbish fire on Birch Swamp Road. It turned out to be wood.

Police got a call about kids being disruptive on Market Street.

A worker at a Metacom Avenue business reported being harassed by a coworker, but chose to not press charges.

A caller reported being harassed by an ex-boyfriend.

Robert E. Rioux, 45, of 3 Fifth St., was charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct, after police got a call about a man who pulled a knife on another on Market Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

A caller from Davis Street reported being threatened by a neighbor.

A caller told police that dogs on Massasoit Avenue had been barking all day, but the animal control officer reported all quiet upon his arrival.

A Canario Drive resident reported fraud.

Manuel Barboza, 57, of 28 Davis St., Apt. 2N, was arrested on a Superior Court warrant after police got a call about a man harassing people in a Main Street building.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Two “suspicious” people reportedly acting loudly in a car on Child Street just after 3 a.m. apparently just had joy, joy, joy, joy down in their hearts — they were singing along to a song on the radio, they told the officer.

The parent of an unruly Main Street boy called the police after the boy refused to get on the bus at 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8

A Water Street went to police HQ to complain about a restaurant next to his house. He told officers workers made too much noise when throwing out trash and recyclables.

Someone reportedly stole a FedEx package from a Kinnicutt Avenue home.

A man asked for an officer to help keep the peace while he retrieved belongings from a Pennylvania Avenue home.

A Child Street resident complained that a neighbor was leaving his yard waste bags out for pickup more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup time.

John T. Ludes Jr., 47, of Bristol, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, first offense, and refusal to submit to a chemical test, after police got a call about an erratic driver and pulled him over on Metacom Avenue just after 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9

Police got a call about an unruly woman on Railroad Avenue.

A Market Street woman called police after spotting a bat outside her home. The animal control officer arrived and dispersed the animal.

A Warren Avenue boy reported being threatened by a classmate.

Someone called about two chickens in the middle of Federal Street. No word if there was also dry white toast and a coke involved.

Someone knocked down a mailbox on Child Street.

Christian M. Spina, 23, of Bristol, was arrested after the manager of Burger King on Metacom Avenue called police to report that a man had been using drugs in the woman’s bathroom. Mr. Spina had already left the restaurant by the time police were called, but he returned a short time later. When they got there, officers found him at the baby changing station and noted that it appeared that he was preparing to inject drugs intravenously. He was charged with possession of narcotics and later released on $1,000 surety bail.

Saturday, Oct. 10

A Main Street woman reported being disturbed by a neighbor’s loud music.

Joseph M. Pardini, 25 of Seekonk, was charged with domestic refusal to relinquish a telephone, and domestic disorderly conduct, after police were called to a Seymour Street home for a disturbance.

A Serpentine Road resident killed a raccoon he suspected of being rabid.

Kids were reportedly throwing rocks at cars on Water Street.

Police were asked to check on the well-being of an intoxicated man on Market Street.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Police were asked to keep the peace while a woman retrieved belongings from a Market Street home.

Someone on Third Street complained of excessively loud music.

Items were reported stolen from a car parked on HCild Street.

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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police reports from over the past week.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Randy S. Bostock, 48, of 2 Debra Drive, was charged with breaking and entering into a building, a felony, shortly before 5 p.m. Police responded to the Portsmouth Publick House at 4:39 p.m. for a report that an employee had located a man looking through filing cabinets on the building’s second floor, which is off limits to the public. According to police Mr. Bostock, who they said showed obvious signs of intoxication, claimed he was looking for applications to the business. Mr. Bostock was issued a no-trespassing order.

Mary L. Maute, 48, of 8 Union St., Warren, was charged at 7 p.m. with domestic disorderly conduct after police received a disturbing-the-peace call from a Portsmouth home. Police said Ms. Maute was arguing with a family member and was yelling loudly outside the residence.

Jesse Moffa, 21, of 30 Johnnycake Lane, was charged with domestic assault shortly before 9 p.m. Police first responded to a report of an assault that had taken place at the address at 5:18 p.m., but Mr. Moffa had already left the scene by foot. After a pick-up warrant was issued for his arrest, Mr. Moffa entered the police station to turn himself in.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

A sick raccoon was euthanized by a police officer using a shotgun at Glen Park shortly after 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 9

A Cliff Avenue woman complained that two men in a white pickup truck drove to the shoreline in front of her home and dumped multiple fish before leaving the area. Police observed eight deceased striped bass in front of the home.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Nicholas W. Bennett, 32, of 152 Terrace Ave., Riverside, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test. His car was stopped was speeding on East Main Road near Bank of Newport.

Andrew W. Scarpetti, 24, of 223 Minerva Ave., Cumberland, was charged at 4:05 p.m. on a bench warrant issued from Sixth District Court. The car Mr. Scarpetti was driving was stopped on West Main Road because it had multiple registration stickers affixed on its rear license plate.

Adreana M. Vandevender, 24, of 145 Park Holm, Newport, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. on charges of being a fugitive of justice and obstructing an officer in the execution of his duties. Ms. Vandevender was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped on West Main Road because it had multiple decorations hanging from the rear-view mirror, obstructing the operator’s view. Police said Ms. Vandevender gave them a false name and that there was a warrant out for her arrest from the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office in Texas for a probation violation.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Christopher C. Beelby, 35, of 32 Pond Ave., Newport, was arrested at 4:36 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. Mr. Beelby was a passenger in a vehicle stopped on Water Street because the driver ran a red light, police said.

Natha F. Garcia, 24, of 220 Summer St., Apt. 1, Malden, Mass., was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Mr. Garcia’s car was stopped for speeding shortly after 2 a.m. on West Main Road, police said.

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Tuesday, Oct. 5

At 9 a.m., a Quaker Hill Farm resident reported that surfers were parking their cars on private property. Officers issued trespass notices to all of the car owners.

At 10:09 a.m., another vehicle arrived and parked at the Quaker Hill Farm location, and it too was issued a trespass notice.

At 10:56 a.m., a Quaker Hill Farm resident reported that surfers were building a fire on the beach. Police officers and firefighters went to the location but fire officials determined that there was no issue with the fire.

Thursday, Oct. 8

At 8:20 a.m., officers went to a Long Highway residence following a report of a domestic argument. The matter was resolved and no action was taken.

At 3:32 p.m., a resident turned in a cell phone found on Long Highway near Tompkins Lane.  It was placed in the lost and found.

A resident came into headquarters at 4:35 p.m. reporting that he had been receiving harassing text messages.

Saturday, Oct. 10

At 5:29 a.m., a South of Commons resident reported that someone had tampered with his animal’s pen during the overnight hours.

Sunday, Oct. 11

At 5:31 p.m., officers went to  Meadow Lane residence following a report that a dog had been bitten by another dog. The animal was treated at the scene, and the case is being investigated.

At 7:50 p.m., a motorist failed to stop at the stop sign at Amesbury Lane, crossed over Long Highway, and struck two trees. He was transported to the hospital with injuries and his vehicle was towed from the scene with heavy damage.

— Halloween message from the Little Compton Police…

The Little Compton Police Department is getting ready for Halloween.

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A road repaving job on Middle Highway and Washington Road in Barrington has been partly to blame for a series of blown out car tires.

According to officials at the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, a Coventry-based construction company is repaving portions of Middle Highway and Washington Road. The company, T. Miozzi, first removed a thick layer of asphalt from both roads in preparation for the new surface.

But before crews made it back to Barrington to finish the job, a number of motorists struck the then-raised manhole covers and blew out their car tires.

In last week’s police report, three residents stopped by the station to file complaints. One resident’s report states that she was driving down Washington Road on Friday, Oct. 9, when struck two raised structures at the same time and blew out both her car’s front tires.

A DOT spokesman said the contractor had been scheduled to repave the roads on Wednesday, May 7, but a check of the area showed that crews were nowhere in sight.

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Monday, Oct. 5

A Lake Road resident at 8:57 p.m. called to report that a neighbor “is in her yard yelling about her chickens.”

Tuesday, Oct. 6

At 1:20 a.m., Shelbi L. Provencher, 25, of 447 Stafford Road. Apt. #B4, was charged with domestic simple assault.

At 3:19 p.m., Tyler Ferreira, 34, of Fall River, was charged with domestic simple assault.

At 6:33 p.m., a caller on Brayton Road reported “a dog howling in the area” that police later found out was due to an owner “training a hounddog.”

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An unknown individual or group of people reportedly stole pumpkins from the display in front of Barrington’s St. John’s Church late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, Oct. 10 or 11, and then smashed the gourds on County Road.

The pumpkins are part of the church’s annual fund-raising pumpkin sale.

Police responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported and scoured the area for suspects. Officers located a teenage boy walking near Prince’s Hill Cemetery (near Barrington Town Hall) and questioned him. The boy said he had nothing to do with the smashed pumpkins and police said his story checked out.

Police are still investigating.

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Monday, Oct. 12

Police went to Hope Street to mediate an ongoing parking complaint.

A Water Street business owner called police with concerns that kids were loitering about.

A landlord/tenant issue drew police to Arlington Avenue.

A Warren Avenue woman went to police to complain that neighborhood kids bullied her son and took his ball. She called back about two hours later with similar complaints.

Anthony J. Levasseur, 24, of 19 Warren Ave., second floor, was charged with domestic disorderly conduct after police got a call from a man reporting that his brother was out of control.

A Wood Street resident reported being harassed by a neighbor.

A Thompson Street woman told police that her brother stole things from her apartment.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

A Child Street caller reported that a man was sleeping in his back yard.

Police checked on the well-being of a man reported drunk on Main Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

A Child Street resident complained that his upstairs neighbor kept pounding on the ceiling.

Police got a call that kids were throwing sticks into the road.

A Middle Street woman asked for police help in dealing with a family member.

Someone called to report two mean on the front step of a house on Franklin Court. Turned out OK; the men were painting the home.

A traffic on Market Street snarled traffic just before the rush hour. A car struck a pole near Chestnut Street, causing utilities lines to fall across the road. Police and fire crews were forced to re-route traffic, and traffic jams backed up all the way to Metacom Avenue, Route 6 and Route 114 along Market Street.

Richard Raymond, 48, of 33 Newport St., was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, after a woman called police just after 7 p.m. to report that her boyfriend had been assaulted.

A woman asked that police go to Water Street to check on the well-being of her ex-husband.

Police spoke to two apartment residents on Child Street about ongoing noise issues.

Thursday, Oct. 15

Items were reported stolen from a car on Pine Lane.

A Seymour Street caller asked for police assistance in getting a neighbor back in to her house; she’d locked herself out.

Police returned a wallet to its owner; he’d lost it on Market Street.

A caller from Market Street reported a man in camouflage carrying a firearm on his shoulder. Police said the man, who was with DEM, was not violating the law by carrying the weapon, as it was packaged.

A Thompson Street woman told police that someone stole her dog. Police said it was a civil issue involving a family member.

Friday, Oct. 16

Someone complained about loud noises, possibly a shotgun or fireworks, at Main Street and Oyster Point.

Someone complained that a man as going through a Dumpster on Market Street.

Saturday, Oct. 17

A caller from Water Street asked police to talk to fishermen in the area, and remind them to be more careful where they cast.

Police got a call that an ATV was riding along not just on Franklin Street, but in the cemetery as well.

Police went to Arlington Avenue for an open burning and loud music complaint. Officers reported that the fire was being extinguished, and the music was not too loud.

A caller from Main Street complained about a motorcycle with a very loud muffler.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Mathew Sousa, 22, of 8 Joseph Drive, was stopped by police shortly after midnight and arrested on a warrant for larceny under $1,500. The charge stems from a report made by a Warren woman, that Mr. Sousa stole a generator from her home.

A caller found a needle along Long Lane.

A loud music call came in from Federal Street.

Monday, Oct. 19

Goats were on the verge of escaping from their Adams Lane pen, a caller told police.

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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police report from over the past week.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Jessica S. Veth, 31, of 58 Chase Road, Portsmouth, was arrested at 7:57 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. Officers with knowledge of the warrant responded to Ms. Veth’s home.

Nichelle M. Smith, 51, of 105 John St., Newport, was arrested at 10:55 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. Ms. Smith was a passenger in a vehicle stopped in the area of King Charles Drive and West Main Road because it had left the lane of travel, according to police.

Thursday, Oct. 15

John F. Smith, 51, of 1046 West Main Road, was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. Two officers with knowledge of the warrant responded to Mr. Smith’s home at about 5:39 a.m.

A car rolled over several times after colliding with another vehicle on Burma Road near the Navy Recreation Area around 4 p.m. According to police, Eileen Ostrowsky of Coventry was driving northbound and attempting to make a left turn into the recreation area when a car behind her, driven by Norman Lidstone of Portsmouth, struck the front driver’s side quarter of her vehicle as it attempted to pass in the left, southbound lane. After the initial collision, the Lidstone vehicle rolled over multiple times until it came to a stop in the bushes next to the northbound lane, police said. Mr. Lidstone said he hit his head during the accident and was transported to Newport Hospital. His vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Ms. Ostrowsky and a passenger in her vehicle were not injured, police said.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Jessica L. Mello, 36, of 8 Anthony St., Apt. 8A, Coventry, was charged at 12:48 a.m. with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Police stopped her car on Anthony Road near the entrance to Common Fence Point after observing the vehicle cross over the lane of travel.

A three-vehicle accident took place around 1:30 p.m. on East Main Road at Aquidneck Collision. The drivers were Stephen J. Secino, Kara J. MacIntyre and Matthew Costa, all of Portsmouth. Police said the Secino vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane of East Main Road, waiting to turn left into 1230 East Main Road. The MacIntyre car was right behind, also waiting to turn into the same address, and the Costa vehicle was traveling north on East Main Road, police said. Mr. Costa told police that his dog had jumped on his lap, causing a distraction and making him collide with the MacIntyre vehicle, which then struck the Secino car. Ms. MacIntyre complained of pain and was taken to Newport Hospital.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Robert E. New, 19, of 139 Alfred Drive, Pittsfield, Mass., was arrested at 5:44 p.m. on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without the consent of its owner. Police made the arrest after responding to Roger Williams University’s Baypoint Inn and Conference Center at 12:39 p.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle. A student there told police someone had taken his vehicle the previous night without permission and had caused significant damage to the car. The student said the only person who had access to his keys was his roommate, Mr. New. When police questioned Mr. New, he admitted to taking the car and said he had lost control while driving and struck a utility pole, according to police.

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