Crime & Safety

Man Huffs Spray Cans, Cracks Store Door

The man allegedly cut his eye after he fell down and broke a door at AC Coverings Inc.

East Providence Police found a 28-year-old man lying in a back parking lot this past week after he allegedly huffed spray cans and damaged the door of a nearby business.

According to reports provided by the department, when officers arrived at the parking lot, the man was sick and unresponsive. Before passing out, he allegedly fell over and cracked a glass door at AC Coverings Inc., according to the report. Police took note of a fresh abrasion near his eye.

He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

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