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Posted 11/15/16

RIDES ROBBED A Sunset Avenue resident recently found that their cars had been broken into. On November 1 around 8:15 a.m., Officer Russell Brown responded to the residence and spoke with the victim, who stated that both of his vehicles were parked in the

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RIDES ROBBED

A Sunset Avenue resident recently found that their cars had been broken into.

On November 1 around 8:15 a.m., Officer Russell Brown responded to the residence and spoke with the victim, who stated that both of his vehicles were parked in the driveway around 4 p.m. the day before and were not locked. When he returned to the vehicles, he noticed that several items had been moved inside both and that the interiors were in disarray. A Garmin GPS system was taken from both vehicles, valued at a total of about $200, and it appeared that nothing else of value was missing.

There are currently no suspects or witnesses, but the victim stated they would like to pursue a complaint if one is found.

CAR CAPER

On November 1 around 5 p.m., Officer Steven Moretti was dispatched to the Centerville Road Park and Ride for a report of a stolen vehicle.

Officer Moretti spoke with the victim on scene, who stated he left the vehicle in the lot around 7:30 a.m. and took the bus to Providence as he always does. His car was parked in the last row towards the left facing Centerville Road. When he returned that afternoon, he found his car missing and there was glass on the ground where the car had been.

The victim provided a description of the car as a black 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with two doors, with a white driver’s side door. The description was then entered into the stolen vehicle database, and the victim advised that he wished to press charges if a suspect was located.

Later that day around 9:45 p.m., the vehicle was found on the corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Crimean in Providence after it was involved in a hit and run accident and suffered damage, along with a stolen radio.

DRIVING UNDER

THE INFLUENCE

A speeding and erratic motorist who told officers “I don’t want to get another DUI” was recently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.

Officer Derek Mourato was traveling east on Centerville Road when he noticed a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction at a high speed on Nov. 1 at 2:15 a.m. He clocked the vehicle at 65 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone while swerving in and out of his lane of travel.

Officer Mourato turned and followed the vehicle, which continued to swerve. A traffic stop was initiated in the area of 656 Centerville Road, and the driver was identified as Anthony Guilmette, 20, of 30 Matteson Avenue, West Warwick.

According to the report, Guilmette’s eyes were bloodshot and watery, his speech was slurred and mumbled, and the smell of alcoholic beverages were emanating from him and the vehicle. He stated to the officer that he was coming from Providence and had only had one drink.

Guilmette attempted to exit the vehicle without instruction to do so and told the officer that he didn’t want to get another DUI. Additional officers were called to the scene to provide assistance, and Guilmette agreed to take a series of standardized sobriety tests.

Based on Officer Mourato’s experience and training and Guilmette’s inability to successfully complete the tests, it was determined that he was impaired and unfit to operate a motor vehicle safely. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he later refused a chemical breathalyzer test.

Guilmette was issued violations for driving under the influence, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and for laned roadway violations.

ANOTHER DUI

After a driver recently told officers that “I believe I’m over the legal limit,” he was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.

Officer Thomas Greene was on patrol on November 7 around 12:39 a.m. when he observed a car on Main Avenue at the Buttonwoods Avenue corner that was stopped well past the stop line. As he followed the vehicle, it traveled over the double yellow line twice then swerved abruptly back into the lane. The driver also turned the vehicle’s lights on and off three times before stopping at the intersection of Main Avenue and West Shore Road. The car then made a wide left-hand turn to go eastbound on West Shore Road, traveling over the dashed white line before correcting. Officer Greene then initiated a traffic stop, and the car struck the curb as it pulled over.

Officer Greene met with the driver, identified as Bryan Tracy, 30, of 72 Dwight Street in New Britain, Conn. When asked about the road violations, Tracy replied he was sorry and had no excuse for it. Officer Greene detected the smell of alcohol and observed Tracy’s eyes to be bloodshot and watery and his face red. He admitted to the officer that he had consumed a few beverages and believed he was over the legal limit.

Tracy provided his license but said he did not have his insurance or registration. He said he was coming from a friend’s house in Cranston and was traveling to another friend’s house in Oakland Beach, where he was staying.

Other officers were called to the scene for backup, and Tracy was removed from the vehicle with assistance as he appeared to be unsteady on his feet. According to the report, he was asked to complete a series of standardized sobriety tests, which he refused to complete, stating, “The judges in this state were more lenient on refusals.”

Tracy was placed in handcuffs and then seated in a cruiser. A search of his vehicle revealed a single half-full Smirnoff nip in the center console and a cup in the cup holder containing olives on plastic swords. Tracy was then transported to police headquarters, where he refused a chemical breathalyzer test.

Tracy was issued violations for driving under the influence, refusal to submit to a chemical test, laned roadway violations, and failure to use lights when required. He was also issued a summons for the presence of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle, no insurance, and driving with a suspended license.

MOTORCYCLE STOLEN

Officer Joseph DeDonato responded to 900 Post Road on October 31 in reference to a theft of a motorcycle that had been parked in the lot overnight.

Officer DeDonato met with the victim on scene, who stated he parked the motorcycle in front of his apartment for the evening and sometime during the overnight hours someone stole it. Described as a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja, the owner still had the keys in his possession. He indicated that he did not give anyone permission to take the vehicle or use it.

A description of the vehicle was entered into the police database. There are currently no suspects or witnesses.

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