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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Police Log: Police Find Steak Knife, Crack in Man's Pocket; 3 Other Arrests

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

Nels E. Berghman Jr., 20, of Newport, was arrested around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, for domestic vandalism, drug possession and a weapons charge. According to the victim, Berghman was throwing things around her apartment. Reports said that when police searched Berghman, they found crack cocaine in his pocket and a steak knife in the pocket of his sweatshirt.  Other arrests The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.  Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Police Log: Casino Fight, Warrant Arrest

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

Jeremie K. Millow, 54, of Lakeville, Mass., was arrested around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, for a domestic simple assault charge. Police were dispatched to Newport Grand for a report of a physical altercation between two women. The head of security told police the two of them had gotten into a fight. According to reports, the victim said Millow was having problems with the ATM, became upset and began swearing. The argument escalated and Millow reportedly kicked the other woman twice. Police were able to view the fight on surveillance footage. Warrant arrest Monique J. Freeman, 35, of 439 Broadway, Newport, was arrested around 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, for an active warrant for failure to appear in court. The above reports …

Police Log: Underage Drinking Party; Man Faces Domestic Charges

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

Police Bust Woman, Underage Drinkers  Lisa Kingston, 31, of 231 Maple Ave., Newport was arrested around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25  for purchasing alcohol for minors. Briana Anderson, 18, of 130 Rogers Lane, Middletown, Paul G. Salas, 19, of 74 Third Beach Road, Middletown and a minor were cited around 10 p.m. for possession of alcohol by a minor. Police were dispatched to 231 Maple Ave. for a report of a party involving underage drinking. Reports said the group initially ignored police. When Kingston came outside, she told police she was alone. Officers entered the home and found the other three hiding in the bedroom. They all submitted to breathalyzer tests. Newport Man Faces Multiple Domestic Charges Stephano J. Castro, 22, of …

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OldTownie

7:31 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2013

You can take it anyway you want. I don't know either of them.   more ›

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Police Log: 13 Weekend Arrests

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

Friday Saturday Sunday The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.  Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter

Friday, March 22, 2013

Police Log: Man Charged with Cocaine Distribution, Woman Threatened with a Gun

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

Jose A. Rodriguez Jr., 29, of 143 Third St., Newport, was arrested around 9:23 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, for a drug distribution charge. Police obtained two warrants for two units at 143 Third St. after a two-week investigation. Reports said the vice unit had purchased cocaine from Rodriguez. When officers searched unit 2B, they reportedly found 45 individual bags of cocaine, $6,000 in cash in a safe and $920 in Rodriguez’s wallet.  Newport man charged after leaving gun behind  Carlton R. Meriwether, 29, of Newport, was arrested around 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, for a domestic assault with a deadly weapon charge. Police were dispatched to the victim’s home after she reported that Meriwether had left a gun at her house. Reports said …

Monday, March 18, 2013

84 Arrests Over St. Patrick's Weekend Include Road Rage, Screwdriver Assault

The following information was provided by the Newport Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Update: Tuesday, March 19 1:16 p.m. The Newport Police Department has released the official crime stats from St. Patrick's Day weekend.  According to officials, police made 84 arrests. The previous report of 94 arrests was the result of double reporting.  Read the full report and breakdown here. Original report: Monday, March 18 According to Newport police, 94 people were either arrested or cited on St. Patrick's Day weekend. Last year, more than 70 people had run-ins with the police. In 2011, 95 people were either cited or arrested on parade day. Most of the arrests were for alcohol-related charges.  As of 9 a.m. Monday morning, police reports were still being processed and some are still not complete. Patch will update these figures as …

steven McFarland

2:24 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013

whell this is what happens when a bunch of Irishmen get together . There is only holliday for the irish to celebrate anything during the year so maybe they feel left out or something .....   more ›

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Newport Police Log: Man Charged with Drug Possession

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

Brendan T. Barrett, 24, of 75 Park Holm Newport, was arrested around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, for a drug possession charge. According to reports, police saw Barrett walking and he appeared to be evading them. When two warrants came back from dispatch for B. Barrett, police stopped him. During a search, officers reportedly found green pills wrapped in cellophane on Barrett. He told police they were Clonazepam and that he did not have a prescription for them. The two warrants ended up not being for Barrett, but were for his sister. The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.  Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | …

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Robert Oliveira

2:12 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013

Townie, I'm guessing both and I have the DSM to back me up. He's in my prayers as I'm hoping he finds help just like I did. If he doesn't, we will see more of the same.   more ›

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Newport Police Log: Domestic Dispute, Warrant and Shoplifting Arrests

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

Angelo S. McDowell, 19, of Newport, was arrested around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, for domestic simple assault, domestic assault by strangulation and domestic refusal of a telephone charges. According to the victim, McDowell assaulted her at the Pineapple Inn. Reports said she had marks on her eye and her neck. He reportedly fled the scene and took her cell phone with him. Police located McDowell and placed him under arrest.   DUI arrests Warrant arrests Shoplifting arrest The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.  Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter

John M

1:13 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

That pineapple innn must be some place;see it on here all the time good place to stay away from;LOL   more ›

Newport Police Log: Four Weekend Arrests

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

Friday Saturday The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.  Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter

Friday, March 8, 2013

Newport Police Log: Domestic Dispute, Warrant Arrest

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

Thomas D. Donovan, 59, and Patricia Donovan, both of Newport, were arrested around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, for domestic disorderly conduct charges. When police arrived, they were both bloody and appeared to be drunk, reports said. The two accused each other of throwing punches, but neither would elaborate or give a written statement. According to reports, the fight broke out over a bottle of alcohol. Patricia Donovan was transported to Newport Hospital to treat a cut on a her finger.   Warrant arrest  Stiven Perez, 18, of 90 Girard Ave., Newport, was arrested around 6:24 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, for an active warrant for failure to appear in court.  The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. …

ralph

2:13 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013

As for the Donavan case? Just like a mind, a good bottle of alcohol is a terrible thing to waste. So much so that you each beat the snot out of one another. FAIL!!!!!   more ›

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