PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police log from over the past week.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Emily M. Billett, 22, of 322 Riverside St., was arrested at 1:50 a.m. on a bench warrant that had been issued by Second District Court. Police learned of the warrant while investigating a domestic disturbance at Ms. Billett’s home.
Jason K. Shaw, 38, of 173 Stevens Road, Swansea, was charged with simple assault in connection with an incident that took place at Sandy Beach on Prudence island early the morning of Sept. 1. On that date, another man told police, Mr. Shaw had struck him from behind and knocked him to the ground. After a further investigation, police issued a warrant for Mr. Shaw’s arrest Sept. 5 and he turned himself into headquarters at 7:25 a.m. Sept. 24.
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A stop sign that had been snapped at its base by a driver was found in the road on the Portsmouth side of Mt. Hope Bridge around 1:30 p.m. Michael T. Aguiar, 32, of 120 Berry Lane, Bristol, was issued a summons for leaving the scene after causing damage to a highway fixture.
Friday, Sept. 26
A four-vehicle accident shortly before 4 p.m. on East Main Road in front of the Portsmouth Free Public Library sent four people to the hospital. The drivers were Genna G. Fernandes of Tiverton and Susa J. Moniz, Kylie Rae J. Koliscz and Matthew R. Molleur, all of Portsmouth. According to police, the Fernandes vehicle was heading southbound and stopped in traffic on East Main Road at Freeborn Street, with the other cars behind her. Police said Mr. Molleur failed to stop, which caused the chain-reaction crash. Ms. Fernandes, two juveniles in her car and Ms. Moniz were all transported to the hospital by the Fire Department.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Margaret C. Kolb, 58, of 20 Baldwin Road, was charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a chemical test after her car struck a mailbox after leaving Cumberland Farms at Stub Toe Lane shortly before 9:40 p.m. Police said they found Ms. Kolb still behind the wheel of her car in her driveway after receiving a report of an erratic driver.
Sunday, Sept. 28
Joseph O’Loughlin, 54, of 1 Poli St., Bristol, was charged with simple assault following an altercation with another man in the parking lot at Patriot Petroleum on East Main Road shortly before 3 p.m. Another male driver told police he had turned into the gas station and Mr. O’Loughlin pulled alongside him in his vehicle and spat in his face before driving further into the lot. The driver followed the vehicle and then exited his car to speak with Mr. O’Loughlin, at which time a verbal argument ensued, police said. When Mr. O’Loughlin attempted to leave the lot, the other driver blocked his path with his vehicle, according to police. According to Mr. O’Loughlin, he had followed the other car because the driver had cut him off as he was attempting to turn left into the lot, police said.