Police Log

Posted 6/4/15

The Police Log is a digest of reports filed by the Warwick Police.

BROKEN WINDOW

Officer Joseph DeDonato II responded to Post Road at approximately 1:11 p.m. on May 24 in reference to a …

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The Police Log is a digest of reports filed by the Warwick Police.

BROKEN WINDOW

Officer Joseph DeDonato II responded to Post Road at approximately 1:11 p.m. on May 24 in reference to a malicious damage to a vehicle. DeDonato met with the victim, who said she parked her vehicle and secured it on Post Road at approximately noontime on May 24 to attend the Gaspee Arts Festival. Approximately one hour later at 1:10, she returned to her vehicle and observed the passenger side window had been smashed, with several materials within her vehicle having been rummaged through; however, nothing was missing. DeDonato said he observed damage to the passenger side window of the vehicle. No suspects or witnesses.

LARCENY 

Officer Brian Murray was dispatched to Shenandoah Road on May 25 for the report of a larceny from a vehicle. Murray met with the reporting party, who said around 8 that morning he noticed his vehicle had been gone through and items had been taken. The man said his sunglasses, prepaid Nokia Lumia 635 cell phone, Garmin Nuvi GPS, loose change and $100 in cash was missing. He said he last saw the items in his vehicle the night before. Murray said no other vehicles in the area had been broken into. The man’s vehicle was parked in his driveway, unlocked at the time of the incident. No suspects.

MISSING IPOD

Officer Patrick Smith was dispatched to Forth Avenue at approximately 5:42 p.m. on May 25 for the report of a larceny from a motor vehicle. Smith met with the reporting party, who said around 2:30 p.m. he discovered his iPod and headphones had been taken from his car. He described the iPod as a silver iPod touch (fifth generation) with a black rubber case. It had 8 gb of memory and in the settings menu, the name of the iPod is “The last of the s***birds.” He said the last time he was in his car was around 10 p.m. on May 24 and that he left the vehicle unlocked.

SMASH N’ GRAB

Officer Timothy Tavares was dispatched to the Rocky Point Walking Trail at approximately 4:15 p.m. on May 25 for the report of a larceny from a vehicle. Tavares met with the victim, who said she and a friend parked around 3:30 p.m. to go sit on the beach. She returned to her vehicle approximately 20 minutes later to discover that her passenger side window had been smashed out and her purse and wallet were taken. The woman said her purse contained $150, debit card, credit, card, license, and gift cards. Tavares said he observed the damage and it appeared someone had smashed the window, reached in and grabbed the purse. He said there was another bag in the back seat, however it was left undisturbed. Tavares said he checked the area and asked people in the area if they had seen anything but was unsuccessful. He advised the woman to cancel her credit card and debit card as soon as possible. No suspects.

VANDALISM

Officer Jason Brodeur was dispatched to Warwick Police Headquarters at approximately 3:23 p.m. on May 25 for the report of a vandalism to a vehicle. Brodeur met with the reporting party, who said on May 24 at around 7:50 p.m., she went to the Rocky Point Chowder House at 1689 Post Road and was in line for food. She went back to her vehicle and observed damage to the hood in a swirl pattern, as well as a swirl down the driver’s side of the vehicle. The woman said she only had contact there with a person who asked her questions about the menu and where she could buy Rhode Island souvenirs. The woman said she contacted the manager of the Rocky Point Chowder House and was told they do not have any video cameras facing where she was parked. No suspects. 

GPS GONE

Officer David Thompson was dispatched to the Ocean Forty Apartments on Post Road at approximately 8:08 a.m. on May 25 for a larceny from a vehicle complaint. Thompson met with the victim and registered owner of the involved vehicle, who said he secured his vehicle at approximately 6 p.m. on May 24 in the parking lot just outside of his apartment. When he returned to his vehicle on May 25 at 8:05 a.m., he found that the vehicle had been rifled through and his GPS was missing. He told Thompson he usually locks his vehicle; however, there was no damage to the vehicle, so it is possible he forgot to lock the vehicle that evening. He said the missing GPS unit is a Garmin Nuvi 2595 LMT GPS unit. Thompson said the man still had the box the GPS came in and he entered the serial number into NCIC and RILETS. The man said he did wish to make a complaint. No suspects or witnesses.

PURLOINED PURSE

Officer Michael Walker responded to LA Fitness at 1500 Bald Hill Road at approximately 1:31 p.m. on May 28 for the report of a larceny from a vehicle. Walker met with the victim, who said she came to the gym at about 1 p.m. and she was notified at about 1:20 that her vehicle had a window broken out. She told Walker her purse was on the front right passenger seat and the vehicle had been locked. Once she returned to her vehicle, she discovered the front right passenger window had some cracks in it, where there was an attempt to break in, but appeared to fail. The back right passenger window was smashed out, where entry was gained and the purse was removed. She described the purse as a white Michael Kors purse with a matching wallet. Inside her purse were credit cards, approximately $10 in cash, two bank books and other miscellaneous items not described. Walker said he responded to the Chick-fil-A restaurant to view their camera system. At this time, he said it was unclear if their camera system can zoom in to that location. Walker said he spoke with the manager, at which time he showed Walker the camera view; however, it may too far away to zoom in on any plates or to get a description of any suspects. Walker said he would follow up with Chick-fil-A management on the camera system and checked back with the restaurant the following day but no employee on scene could operate the camera system. Walker said he would try again. No suspects.

SHOPLIFTING

Officer Jill Marshall was dispatched to the Wal-Mart at 840 Post Road at 3:10 p.m. on May 24 for a shoplifting that had occurred. While en route, Marshall said she was told the person in custody was leaving Wal-Mart and getting into a vehicle. She was then told the description of the vehicle and the plate number. Marshall said she proceeded north on Warwick Avenue when she observed a vehicle fitting the description of a white Mercury sedan with the matching plate number. As she approached, she said she observed a female driving the vehicle that matched the description given by a Wal-Mart asset protection associate of a female wearing a white summer dress with a sweater over it. Marshall said she spoke with the operator and asked where she was coming from. Initially the woman said McDonalds near Wal-Mart, then started to cry and said Wal-Mart. She told Marshall she left Wal-Mart after taking some items and being told to wait for police. Marshall had the woman exit her vehicle and placed her in the back of her cruiser. She was identified as Stephanie A. Morse, 31, of 70 Lincoln Street, Cranston. The asset protection associate told Marshall he observed an unknown female, who identified herself as Stephanie Sharon, behaving suspiciously in the cosmetics department. She appeared to be removing an item from its packaging in her purse. She then grabbed a cosmetics item from the next isle over and proceeded to the pets department, where she concealed the item in her purse before heading toward the Lawn and Garden exit, bypassing all points of sale and exited the building making no attempt to pay for the concealed merchandise. Once outside, the associate said he approached the woman and asked her to return to the security office. He said the woman was hesitant to cooperate and began to get into a white Mercury sedan. At that time, he said he was going to call police. She then exited the vehicle and returned to the security office. Once inside, he said all merchandise was recovered, consisting of 11 items for a total value of $98.21. While waiting for an officer to arrive, the associate said the woman exited the security room and made her way out the front door. He said Wal-Mart wished to pursue a criminal complaint. Morse was transported to Warwick Police Department Headquarters, where she was fingerprinted and processed. She was charged with one count of Shoplifting and given a Third District Court summons.

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  • RIposter

    Why do people leave valuables in their cars? Lock them in the trunk out of view before you arrive at your destination.

    Friday, June 5, 2015 Report this