Newport Police Department, Newport, RI

An 18-year-old man from Bellingham, Massachusetts, was summoned at 5 am on Wednesday, December 27, on two alcohol-related charges, the Newport Police Department said.

At 5 am on Wednesday, December 27, Max Walker was summoned/cited on a charge of Alcohol, Drink, Possess, Open Container In Public and on a charge of Alcohol, Drink, Possess By Minor – 21, Newport Police said.

There were no other arrests or summons/citations for the time period of Wednesday, December 27 through 7 am on Thursday, December 28.

Those arrested and summoned/cited are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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