RI Trooper Log: Arrests for Firearm Larceny, DUI, Domestic Violence

Editor’s note: The following Warwick, RI area 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 — State Police arrests in the RI Trooper Log between Feb. 24 and Feb. 28 in and involving Warwick included traffic stops revealing warrants for firearm larceny, DUI, controlled substance possession, and domestic violence

Here are the details of those arrests:

Missed sentencing hearings on firearm larceny, B&E On Feb. 21, members of the Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Alan Hansen, 33, of 15 Merrick St. Apartment 1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on the following Kent County Superior Court Bench Warrants: 1) Failure to Appear for Sentencing on a Technical Violation for an original charge of Larceny of a Stolen Firearm originating out of the West Warwick Police Department; 2) Failure to Appear for Sentencing on a Technical Violation for an original charge of Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling with Felony Intent originating out of the West Warwick Police Department; 3) Failure to Appear for Sentencing on a Technical Violation for an original charge of Driving a Motor Vehicle Without Consent of Owner originating out of the West Warwick Police Department; and 4) Failure to Appear for Sentencing on a Technical Violation for an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance originating out of the West Greenwich Police Department.

Hansen was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and later turned over to Kent County Superior Court officials.

Missed court on controlled substance charges On Monday, Feb 25, at 10:29 a.m., troopers arrested Derrick Joa, 22, of 75 Priscilla Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Providence Superior Court bench warrant for failure to appear for a status conference on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-II originating out of the Providence Police Department; and 2.) Kent County Superior Court bench warrant for failure to appear for a status conference on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-II originating out of the Warwick Police Department.

The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Rte. 6 in Providence. Joa was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and later transported to Providence Superior Court.

Missed court on domestic violence charge At 11:45 p.m. Feb. 26, troopers arrested Richard Morrison, 31, of 188 Academy Ave., Providence, Rhode Island, on a Fourth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for a Technical Violation on the initial charge of Domestic Violence – Violation of a No Contact Order originating from the South Kingstown Police Department.

The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Bald Hill Road in the City of Warwick. The subject was transported to the Wickford Barracks for processing and later transported to the Adult Correctional Institution Men’s Intake Center.

Coventry woman arrested driving wrong way, charged with DUI At 4:55 a.m. Feb. 27, Troopers arrested Nancy Alger, age 26, of 43 Hunters Crossing Drive, Coventry, Rhode Island, for: 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs / 1st Offense B.A.C. Unknown; 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test / 2nd Offense (Misdemeanor); and 3.) Reckless Driving. The arrest was the result of an E-911 call in reference to a wrong way driver and subsequent motor vehicle stop on Route 95 South in Warwick. The subject was transported to the Wickford Barracks for processing and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Third Division District Court.