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Posted 1/19/17

MALICIOUS DAMAGE On January 15 around 11 a.m., Officer James Vible responded to Alexander Uniform on Lambert Lind Highway for a report of vandalism to the main glass door of the business. When he arrived on scene, the officer observed two large smashed

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MALICIOUS DAMAGE

On January 15 around 11 a.m., Officer James Vible responded to Alexander Uniform on Lambert Lind Highway for a report of vandalism to the main glass door of the business.

When he arrived on scene, the officer observed two large smashed panes of glass on the ground resting just inside the doorway where they had previously been affixed. He then spoke with the owner, who advised that his employees had secured the business the evening prior and that the door was in good condition.

The owner arrived at the business around 10:30 a.m. and found two rocks a little larger than a softball in size on the floor just inside the doorway surrounded by shards of glass. The rocks had been used by the business to keep the main doors open during normal business hours. He estimated the cost of the damage around $1,800.

While the owner noticed a couple of empty hangers inside his uniform business, he didn’t think anything was stolen at the time. He did not know who would have smashed the windows but stated that he wished to press charges. No video surveillance of the incident was available, and there are currently no witnesses or suspects. The case was forwarded to detectives for investigation.

TINTED PLATE COVER

Officer Aaron Steere was working a driving under the influence detail on West Shore Road at the intersection of Airport Road on January 13 at approximately 11:30 when he observed a vehicle that had a dark tinted plate cover that made the plate difficult to read even with headlights directly on it.

After initiating a traffic stop, Officer Steere made contact with the driver, identified as Leo Schauer, 49, of 82 Sodom Trail in Exeter, who was advised of the reason for the stop. Upon requesting Schauer’s license, he stated that he did not currently have one as it was suspended. Schauer then provided a Rhode Island identification card and a background check confirmed his license was suspended.

Schauer was issued a court summons for driving on a suspended license and for a display of plates violation. A licensed passenger then took custody of the vehicle.

DRIVING UNDER

THE INFLUENCE

A driver who recently told officers, “Guess I was the worst you could get tonight” and “Hope you’re happy with arresting a good guy” was charged with suspicion of driving under the influence.

Officer Michael Harris was on routine patrol traveling west on West Shore Road on January 15 around 2:30 a.m. when he observed the vehicle in front of him swerving from side to side over the lane dividers. According to his report, the officer followed the car as it took a right onto Main Avenue without signaling, where it drove in the center of both lanes. The car then swerved over the double yellow line into the oncoming lane, but there was no oncoming traffic. A traffic stop was then initiated in the area of Main and Buttonwoods Avenue.

Contact was made with the driver, identified as Narek Saribekyan, 27, of 31 Boxwood Avenue in Cranston, who was advised for the reason of the stop. Saribekyan became very apologetic, stating he was sorry and didn’t realize he was traveling erratically. He told the officer he was “just trying to get home.” While speaking, Officer Harris detected a strong odor of alcohol and noted that Saribekyan’s face was flushed red, his eyes were severely bloodshot and watery, and his speech slurred.

When asked where he was, Saribekyan stated Cranston, and indicated that was where he was heading. He also stated that he had been drinking that evening. A second unit was called to the scene for assistance, and Saribekyan agreed to partake in a series of standardized sobriety tests.

Based on his test performance, observations while driving, and the officer’s experience, it was determined that Saribekyan was unfit to safely operate a motor vehicle. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he later refused to take a chemical breathalyzer test. He was issued citations for driving under the influence first offense, refusal to submit to a chemical breathalyzer test, and laned roadway violations. He was eventually released to a sober adult.

DEER AND CAR

Around 3 a.m. on January 7, Officer Thomas Greene was dispatched to Ives Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Dispatch advised responding officers that the vehicle had rear end damage, had spun out, and that the occupants were not sure what they had hit. It was also relayed that Warwick Fire would respond to the accident.  

Officer Green observed the vehicle to be slightly off the road when he arrived on scene. Fire crews were treating a male subject outside the vehicle, and a female was seated in the passenger seat. The officer then approached and made contact with the driver, identified as Joseph Marcinko, 25, of 9 Robert Avenue in East Greenwich.

According to the report, Marcinko appeared very emotional, stating he just wanted to make sure that his girlfriend was okay. He told the officer he was operating the vehicle and traveling towards his residence when a deer jumped in front of the car. He said he tried to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting the animal. Throughout questioning by officers, Marcinko continuously stated “[expletive] Bambi” and asked if he was in East Greenwich or Warwick.

While speaking, officers detected the smell of alcohol and noted that Marcinko’s speech was slurred. He had a cut on the top of his head where he struck the windshield as well as a cut on his left shoulder and hand and complained of pain. Accompanying the smell of alcohol emanating from Marcinko was the odor of freshly burned marijuana.

When asked what he had to drink that evening, Marcinko initially stated that he “had five whiskeys.” Later he stated he had three, saying they were whiskey sours. He told officers he didn’t enjoy it but finished it anyway before “switching to Jameson and gingers for the rest of the night” before “ending with a shot of Jameson.” He said he had traveled to Pawtucket, Cranston and West Warwick.

Marcinko consented to a standardized field sobriety test as his passenger was attended to by rescue personnel. However, due to his need for transportation to Rhode Island Hospital and being immobilized by a rescue backboard, only a horizontal gaze test was administered. He was then taken to the hospital.

At the hospital, he provided details and a statement of the accident and that he had a few drinks and consumed marijuana. He also continued to swear about Bambi. His passenger confirmed that she did see a deer in the roadway prior to the accident. Marcinko then consented to a blood test for alcohol, and samples were taken at 4:24 a.m.

Marcinko was then issued violations for failure to properly maintain proper control of a motor vehicle and laned roadway violations. He was also issued a citation for driving with a suspended license. At the time of the report, Marcinko was also charged with driving under the influence first offence pending the blood test results.

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