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RI Trooper Log: Arrests for DUI, Reckless Driving, ACI Contraband

RI Trooper Log arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.
RI Trooper Log arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks
The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI.

Editor’s note: The following Warwick, RI area arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RIState Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not indicate guilt or innocence.

KENT COUNTY— State Police reports in the RI Trooper Log in Kent County between June 28 and July 4 involved charges for DUI, obtaining money under false pretenses, contraband at the ACI, and reckless driving, most stemming from traffic stops throughout the state.

Here are the available details of those arrests:

Felony obtaining money/false pretenses On July 2, members of the Major Crimes Unit arrested Sadie L. Gregson, 44, of 165 Adrian St., Warwick, Rhode Island, for one (1) felony count of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses and one (1) misdemeanor count of Insurance Fraud.

Gregson was processed at Headquarters and transported to Third Division District Court for arraignment. Gregson appeared before the Honorable Judge Christine S. Jabour, where no plea was entered. Gregson was released on $5,000 personal recognizance.

Obtaining money/false pretenses At 9:30 a.m. June 30, Troopers arrested Ronald Brodhead, 32, of 93 West Warwick Ave. # 1, West Warwick, RI for 1.) State Police Intelligence Unit Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Over $ 1500.

The arrest was the result of a complaint from the Department of Labor and Training and subsequent investigation by Detectives. Brodhead responded to the Hope Valley Barracks, was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, then released.

West Warwick Man Charged as fugitive from Justice On July 3, members of the Major Crimes Unit charged inmate Frank Rogowski, 28, having a last known address of 1840 New London Turnpike, West Warwick, Rhode Island as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Massachusetts. The arrest was the result of an investigation by members of the Major Crimes Unit assigned to the Adult Correctional Institutions and information received that Inmate Rogowski was wanted by the State of Massachusetts.

Rogowski was arraigned in Third Division District Court, waived extradition proceedings, issued $10,000 double surety bail and remanded to the Adult Correctional Institutions to await Massachusetts authorities.

East Greenwich woman charged for contraband at ACI On July 3, 2019, members of the Major Crimes Unit charged inmate Debra Jacquard, 47, of 330 South Road, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with the Conveyance of Unauthorized Articles to an Institution. The arrest was the result of an investigation by members of the Major Crimes Unit assigned to the Adult Correctional Institutions. Jacquard was arraigned in Third Division District Court where she was also presented as both a Probation and a Superior Court violator. Jacquard was held without bail and remanded to the Adult Correctional Institutions.

Traffic stop, DUI arrest At 12:10 a.m. July 4, Troopers arrested Keomaly Lountalasoukhaigh, 44 of 13 Barker Ave., North Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Alcohol/Drugs – 1st Offense – BAC Unknown and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test 1st Offense.

This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Providence Street, in West Warwick. Lountalasoukhaigh was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks, processed, arraigned by Justice of the Peace, and released to the custody of a responsible adult.

Erratic driver on Rte. 95, DUI arrest At 1:07 a.m. July 4, troopers arrested Jose Ventura- Castro, 26 of 1220 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Alcohol/Drugs – 1st Offense – BAC Unknown and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test 1st Offense 3.) Reckless Driving, 4.) Operating without a License and 5.) Affidavit Arrest Warrant on the charge of Child Neglect originating from the Providence Police Department

The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to reports of an erratic operator on Rte. 95, in the Town of West Greenwich. The subject was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks, processed, held overnight pending morning arraignment and turned over to the Providence Police Department.

Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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