Newport Police Department, Newport, RI

The Newport Police Department has released arrest and dispatch logs for the period from 7 a. Friday, Sept. 20, through 7 am Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, revealing several arrests for various offenses.

On Friday afternoon, a 31-year-old male was taken into custody on multiple charges. The arrest occurred at 4:40 pm, with the suspect facing allegations of Violation of Protective Order, Domestic – Disorderly Conduct, and Domestic – B&E Dwelling House W/O Consent. The police have withheld the individual’s address.

Less than an hour later, at 5:18 pm, Newport police arrested a 52-year-old male from Middletown, Rhode Island. The charges against him include Resisting Legal or Illegal Arrest, Willful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, and Simple Assault or Battery.

The final arrest on Friday took place at 8:49 pm when a 35-year-old male was taken into custody. The suspect, whose address was also withheld, faces charges of Possession of Schedule I, II, III, IV, V (except marijuana) <10 GRAMS.

Saturday, Sept. 21 passed without any reported arrests

However, the early hours of Sunday morning saw another incident requiring police intervention. At 1:35 a.m. on Sept. 22, a 39-year-old female from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, was arrested on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. This arrest marks the only reported incident for Sunday.

As of 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, no additional arrests have been made, according to the police log.

It’s worth noting that two of the arrests involved individuals whose addresses were withheld by the police department. This practice is often employed to protect the privacy of those involved, particularly in cases related to domestic incidents or ongoing investigations.

Newport Police Report

The Newport Police Department has provided the following arrest and dispatch logs for 7 am on Friday, September 20 through 7 am on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Arrest Log

Friday, September 20

At 4:40 pm, a 31-year-old male, whose address was withheld, was taken into custody on charges of Violation of Protective Order, Domestic – Disorderly Conduct, and Domestic – B&E Dwelling House W/O Consent.

At 5:18 pm, a 52-year-old male from Middletown, Rhode Island, was taken into custody on charges of Resisting Legal or Illegal Arrest, willful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, and Simple Assault or Battery.

At 8:49 pm, a 35-year-old male, whose address was withheld, was arrested on charges of Possession of Schedule I, II, III, IV, V (except marijuana) <10 GRAMS.

Saturday, September 21

No arrests were made.

Sunday, September 22

At 1:35 am, a 39-year-old female from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, was arrested on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Monday, September 23

No arrests have been made as of 7 am.

Dispatch Log

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