Crime & Safety

Newport Police Log: Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct at Newport Jai Alai

The following is based on reports from the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

James H. Lawrence, 35, of 561 Boyds Lane, Portsmouth, was arrested around 10:35 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, for a disorderly conduct charge.

Police were dispatched to Newport Jai Alai, were two security officers were detaining Lawrence on the ground at the front entrance.

According to the officers, Lawrence was escorted out because he was drunk and was told not to return. Shortly after, they found Lawerence sitting on the steps near the entrance.

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He was held until police arrived.   

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