Crime & Safety

NPD: Driver 3 Times Legal Limit; Indecent Assault and Battery on Child

The following incidents were reported by the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

The Newport Police Department reported the following arrests on Wednesday, Jan 16.

Indecent Assault and Battery on Child


Mark Harmon, 57, of an unknown address in Newport was arrested Wednesday at 3:20 p.m. on charges of being a fugitive from justice. He was wanted by the New Bedford Police Department for indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Pole


Justin Viau, 43 of 3 Bush Street, was arrested Thursday around 2 a.m. for driving under the influence and for driving with a suspended license. He allegedly hit a pole on Wellington Ave. and left the area towards Thames Street. He was pulled over on Spring Street and smelled of alcohol, said police.

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Other Arrests

  • Christopher Dashnaw, 26, 195 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. Apt #7H, was arrested Wednesday around 5:45 p.m. on three warrants.

  • Lindsey Schuster, 29, of 13 Resevoir Ave., Middletown, was arrested Wednesday around 9:45 p.m. on charges of domestic assault. Police said they responded to an altercation at the Pineapple Inn.


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