Crime & Safety

Driver Charged After Collision with Parked Car

Michael J. Rivera, 40, of Charlestownm was arrested at 2 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12.

NEWPORT, RI — Newport police at 2 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 arrested Michael J. Rivera. Rivera, 40, of Charlestown, struck a parked car, police said.

He was arrested near the corner of Rhode Island Avenue and Kay Street.

Rivera was charged with Driving Under the Influence, his first offense and a misdemeanor.

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