Editor’s note: The following RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not indicate guilt or innocence.
WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log arrests March 14– 20 in and involving Warwick spanned charges for DUI, a no contact order violation, larceny and indecent solicitation of a child.
Here are the details of those arrests:
Larceny warrant At 11:23 p.m. March 15, troopers arrested Ashely Rodriguez, 19, of 376 Potters Ave., Providence, RI on an Affidavit/ Arrest Warrant out of the Pawtucket Police Department for Larceny Under $1500 -Misdemeanor.
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Jefferson Boulevard in the City of Warwick. Rodriguez was transported to Wickford Barracks where she was processed and later turned over to members of the Pawtucket Police Department.
Indecent solicitation of child charge On March 15, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, with the assistance of Trooper Laurie, arrested Andre Willis, 37, of 124 Crescendo Drive, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Indecent Solicitation of a Child.
Willis was arraigned at the Wickford Barracks by a Justice of the Peace and issued $5,000 surety bail. Willis was released with a re-arraignment date of Wednesday, March 17, after posting bail.
Missed court, arrest at traffic stop At 10:53 a.m. March 16, troopers arrested Brandon LaFrance, 32, of 22 Lorraine Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, on a Providence County Superior Court Bench Warrant for failure to appear for cost review on the original charge of Possession of a Schedule I-V Controlled Substance, originating from the Providence Police Department.
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Warwick. The subject was transported to the Wickford Barracks for processing and later turned over to Providence County Superior Court.
No contact violation At 11:52 p.m., March 16, troopers arrested Harold S. Flanagan, 37, of 56 Preston Drive, Apartment 1, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, for Violation of a Domestic No Contact Order.
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Jefferson Boulevard in the City of Warwick. Flanagan was transported to Headquarters for processing and held overnight pending morning arraignment.
Family court warrant At 12:45 a.m. March 19, troopers arrested Melanie E. Leddy, 34, of 32 Aldrich Ave., Apt. #1, Cranston, Rhode Island, on a Family Court Bench Warrant Reciprocal Body Attachment.
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Rte. 95 in Warwick. Leddy was transported to the Wickford Barracks for processing and later turned over to the Adult Correctional Institution Women’s Intake Center.
DUI arrest, Rte. 95 At 11:45 p.m. March 19, troopers of the Traffic Safety Unit arrested Nelly Avila, 36, of 145 Whittier Ave. Apt. 2, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1) Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense, 2) Disorderly Conduct and 3) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Rte. 95 North in Warwick.
Avila was transported to State Police Headquarters where she was processed, specially arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and released to the custody of a responsible adult.
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