PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police log from over the past week.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
A vehicle driven by Alden Daley of Swansea struck a deer that had run onto Burma Road at Weaver Cove at about 9:30 p.m. His car sustained minor damage to its left, front headlight and fender.
Friday, Jan. 30
William G. Whitmarsh, 50, of 3106 East Main Road, was charged with assault in connection with an incident first reported on Jan. 20 at his place of work, Patriot Upholstery. Police obtained a warrant and arrested Mr. Whitmarsh there at 1:25 p.m.
Brian B. Dame, 55, of 240 Bristol Ferry Road, was charged with assault at 4:20 p.m. The charge stemmed from a report of an assault that allegedly took place on Musselbed Shoal Road on Jan. 26. A man who reported the incident said he was waiting for his child’s bus to arrive when Mr. Dame drove up and parked next to his vehicle. The man said he rolled down his window and said hello to Mr. Dame, who proceeded to punch him in the face with a closed fist, according to police. Police said they observed a small cut on the man’s upper lip and blood on his chin.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Ian D. Stone, 38, of 2538 East Main Road, was arrested at 12:10 p.m. on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. An officer with prior knowledge of the warrant made the arrest after seeing Mr. Stone walk up the driveway to his residence.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Brian L. Thompson, 43, of 174 Lepes Road, was charged with driving while intoxicated (second offense) following a two-vehicle accident on East Main Road at McCorrie Lane around 5:20 p.m. There were passengers in both vehicle but no one was hurt, according to police.
Monday, Feb. 2
James F. Addington, 40, of 2787 East Main Road, Apt. 2, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. on a bench warrant issued by Third District Court. A patrol officer with prior knowledge of the warrant arrested Mr. Addington after spotting him shoveling snow in front of his home, police said.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
A vehicle driven by James Rimoshytus of Warren struck and killed a deer on West Main Road in the area of Mail Coach Road shortly before 1:40 a.m. The car sustained minor damage to its driver’s side front fender and side fender.