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Speeding U-Haul Driver Arrested For Stealing It April 3

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Police Department at 99  Veterans Memorial Drive. On April 3, a speeding U-Haul driver was stopped and arrested after the company reported the truck stolen.
WARWICK, RI — Officer Michael C. Bailey was patrolling Rte. 95 in Warwick April 3 at 8:33 p.m. when he spotted a speeding U-Haul truck with Arizona plates traveling 10 mph over the speed limit, its plates revealing it was reported stolen.

According to Bailey’s report, after he ran the plate, he learned the vehicle had been reported stolen from Providence April 1.

Bailey activated his cruiser’s emergency lights and siren, and pulled the speeding U-Haul over near Exit 29, according to the officer’s report.

Bailey identified the driver as a 22-year-old man and resident of Providence, RI. He also discovered there was a warrant for his arrest by the Providence Police Department. Bailey handcuffed the driver and placed him in his cruiser.

Speeding U-Haul reported stolen

Providence Police were able to provide Bailey with a copy of their police report, which showed the vehicle had been rented by the man at the U-Haul located at 464 Broad St., Providence, Rl.

 At Warwick Police Headquarters, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bailey booked and processed the driver, charging him with obtaining a vehicle with intent to defraud. He was released with a court summons.

No record of the case was available in Rhode Island court records. Warwick Post will update this story as more information about the arrest and charges is made available.

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 editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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