Police Log: November 5, 2010

Office Gutted by Lessee

On Monday, November 1 police were called to 60 South County Commons Way for a complaint of larceny and vandalism.  Property managers met with police and showed them the former office space for Julia Westcott, 44, of 74 David's Way in Wakefield.  Westcott had not renewed the leave on her office, and was to have vacated the space.  When the property managers entered the space they found that ceiling tiles, faucets, door, countertops, a sink, and kitchen cabinets had all been removed from the space.  Research into the lease indicates the removal of the items was unauthorized.  After a brief investigation the case was classified as a civil manner and no charges will be filed.

Editor's note: This article originally stated that Westcott was to be charged with felony vandalism.  No warrant was ever issued for her arrest.  Patch staff regrets the error.

Paul Masse Cars Vandalized on Lot

On Tuesday, November 2 around 11:15 a.m. police were called to Paul Masse Chevrolet on Main Street in Wakefield for a report of multiple vandalized vehicles.  Management stated that overnight three 2010 Chevrolet vehicles had been keyed, with the culprits carving a large 'X' in their hoods.  It appears the damage was done between Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 3o.  The damage to each vehicle is estimated at $1,000 to $2,000.  Police canvassed the area and found that another vehicle had been deliberately keyed nearby.  The investigation remains open.

Felony Check Forgery

On Thursday, November 4 bank employees from Washington Trust on Kingstown Road informed South Kingstown Police that Roberto Velez, 31, of 51 Rocky Brook Way had deposited a check worth $5,400 on Sunday, October 31.  Velez then withdrew $5,300 from another bank branch in Warwick on Tuesday, November 2 after the check cleared.  Soon after, the check was deemed to be a forgery.  Police have opened an investigation.

Multiple B&E in Matunuck

Around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, police were called to Roy Carpenter's Beach for a report of multiple break-ins.  The first house reported was 240 Card's Pond Road, where the culprits kicked in a locked door and made off with a 40-inch television and a Dell laptop computer.  Two other houses within the Roy Carpenter's community had also been broken into.  The investigations remain open. 

Other Arrests and Incidents

Jacob Clauson, 19, of 408 Walmsley Lane in Saunderstown was arrested for a fourth district court bench warrant on Thursday, November 4 around 4:53 p.m. after a traffic stop on Tower Hill Road.  He was transported to SKPD, processed, and later released with a summons.

Edmund Mauro, 21, of 85 North River Drive in Narragansett was arrested for driving with a suspended license on Thursday, November 4 around 12:00 p.m. after police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Old Tower Hill Road in which Mauro was involved.  He was taken to SKPD, processed, and released with a summons.

The South Kingstown school resource officer was called to a classroom in the high school on Thursday, November 4 for a fight that had just occurred.  The two male participants sustained minor injuries and were seen by the nurse.  They were each suspended for five days.  The case has been forwarded to the juvenile division for further investigation.

On Thursday, November 4 around 10:00 a.m. Richard Downey, 48, of 30 Holliday Court in Wakefield turned himself in to the South Kingstown Police Department.  He was wanted for charges of simple assault and battery that took place in South Kingstown on October 29.  He was secured, processed, and later transferred to fourth district court.

 Descriptions of events are based solely on police reports provided to Patch.