Editor’s note: The following arrests 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 – Recent Rhode Island State Police activity in and involving Warwick between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22 involved two DUI arrests, once including a charge of Alprazolam possession, and an arrest for failing to appear in court on a suspended license charge:
Erratic operator report leads to DUI arrest: At 6:54 p.m. Dec. 21, troopers arrested Michael Bishop, 34, of 57 White Ave., Warwick, RI for 1) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/ or Drugs – Second Offense – B.A.C. Unknown and 2) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.
The arrest was the result of an E911 call for an erratic operator and a subsequent motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the Town of West Greenwich.
Erratic driver report leads to arrest on Alprazolam possession, DUI charges At 12:39 a.m. Dec. 21, Troopers arrested John J. Vieira, 39, of 41 Ricci Drive, North Providence, RI, for 1) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/ or Drugs – First Offense – B.A.C. Unknown, 2) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, 3) Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I – IV (Alprazolam), and 4) Driving in Possession of Controlled Substances.
The arrest was the result of an E911 call for an erratic operator and a subsequent motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Warwick.
Providence traffic stop ends in Warwick woman’s DUI arrest At 1:28 a.m. Dec. 22, troopers arrested Leah Deery, age 26, of 73 Country Club Drive, Warwick for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs (BAC Unknown).
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Amherst Street in the City of Providence. Deery was processed at State Police Headquarters, special arraigned by Justice of the Peace, and released to a responsible adult.
Providence traffic stop nabs court scofflaw At 8:38 p.m. Dec. 23, a trooper arrested Nicholas Costa, 30, of 22 O’Neil Street, Apt. 1, Providence, RI on a Third District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear/Ability to Pay on the original charge of Driving with a Suspended License, originating out of the Warwick Police Department.
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue in the City of Providence. The subject was processed and transported to the Adult Correctional Institute/Men’s ACI Intake Center.
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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