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WPD Police Log: Arrests for Felony Assault, Embezzlement

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.
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Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WARWICK, R.I.  —  Police  made 45 arrests between  and Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, including four for DUI, nine for shoplifting two for simple assault, one for felony assault, one for ebmezzlement and one for obtaining money under false pretenses, according to the Warwick Police arrest log:

  • On Dec. 8, Warwick Police arrested Dean M. Sherman, Jr., 32, at the Speedway Convenience Store, 112 Post Road, charging him with embezzlement.
  • On Dec. 9, Warwick Police arrested Charles M. Hoffman, 38, at Ottawa Avenue, charging him with domestic assault by choking, simple assault and battery, domestic disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and violation of a no-contact order.
  • On Dec. 12, Warwick Police arrested Michael J. Decosta Jr., 21, at 1565 Post Road, charging him with felony assault with a dangerous weapon.
  • On Dec. 13, Warwick Police arrested Mitchell C. Wagner, 62, at Homewood Suites, 33 International Way, charging him with domestic assault on a person aged 60 or over.

For a complete account of arrests during this period, consult the full arrest log embedded below: WPD log Dec. 7-14

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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