Sex Offender Accused Of Moving Near School: Newport Police Arrest Log

The Newport police log also includes a hit-and-run crash charge, providing false information to 911, several warrant arrests, and more.

Lithium Battery In Electric Scooter Catches Fire In Newport Apartment

One apartment residents was taken to the hospital because of difficulty breathing, Newport fire officials say.

Drug Charges; Selling Tobacco To Minors: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Oct. 11 and Oct. 13.

Fighting; Domestic Assault; Shoplifting: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9.

Strangulation; Car Tracking; Stalking: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 28 and Oct. 5.

Newport Man Caught With Child Porn, Gun, Machete, Marijuana: Police

Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy thanks nine officers for sacrificing Thanksgiving with their families to arrest Zachary McCray, 24.

Newport Overdose Leads To Arrest Of MA Man On Fentanyl Charges

Newport police say the fentanyl-laced cocaine was supplied by Jason Sumner, 49, of Watertown, Massachusetts.

Gun Charges; 3 DUIs; Assault; More: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 20 and Sept. 27.

Warren Man Arrested 4 Times In 3 Days: Newport Police Arrest Log

​The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 15 and Sept. 20.

Newport Ex-Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty Of Embezzling $103K: Reports

Marcus Cochran, 42,​ pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and fraudulent use of a credit card after being accused of stealing from his union.

3 From Newport Facing Cocaine, Marijuana Distribution Charges

Newport police say they seized 40 grams of cocaine, 489 packages of THC edibles, a half pound of marijuana, 21 THC vape pens, and more.

Sex Offender Moves Within 300 Feet Of School: Newport Police Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 12 and Sept. 15.

Man Arrested 4 Times In 1 Day: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.

2 Assaults On Police Officers, 5 Arrested At Once: Newport Police Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 7 and Sept. 10.

Gun Charges; Credit Card Fraud: More: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7.

Newport Man Towing A Forklift Charged With DUI In South Kingstown

"Consuming alcohol or drugs and then towing heavy equipment is incredibly reckless," South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan said.

2 DUIs; Shoplifting; Obstructing An Officer; More: Newport Police Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Friday and Sunday.

Several Cars Broken Into In Newport: Police Looking For Suspect

Home security video shared by Newport police appears to show a man attempting to open the door of an SUV before walking away.

$6,000 Worth Of Fishing Equipment Stolen From Boat In Newport

Newport police say the suspect stole the fishing equipment from a boat tied up at the West End Marina at the end of Waite’s Wharf.

Newport Police Looking For Small Business Theft Suspect

Police said they are looking to identify the woman pictured, following a larceny that occurred on Aug. 9.

Newport Police Say Watch Out For Scammers Posing As City Officers

Police said they've received complaints from residents regarding scam phone calls from people claiming to be affiliated with Newport police.

'No Threat To Public' After Man Found Dead In Newport: Police

Police and fire officials found the man dead after receiving a call of a person unresponsive at 3:06 p.m. Thursday, authorities said.

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Abandoned Newport Stable Collapses, Injuring 4 Children

State officials say a boy climbed onto the stable's roof and it collapsed — causing a concrete slab to fall 25 feet, striking 2 other boys.

Newport Police Officer's Badge Stolen In Washington D.C.: Report

A Newport police officer had their badge stolen earlier this month while visiting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C.

New York Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Newport

Prosecutors said Julian John, 22, of Yonkers, New York, sexually assaulted someone in Newport in December 2021.

Sexual Assault, 2 DUIs: Newport Police Arrest Log

Julian John, 22, of New York, was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault. See who else was arrested in Newport.

Sex Offender Violation, DUI: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Newport police between Feb. 22 and Tuesday.

3 Men Sentenced In 'Grandparent Scam' That Defrauded 14 RI Seniors

The "grandparent scam" defrauded more than a dozen Rhode Island seniors between the ages of 79 and 94 out of more than $300,000.

Urinating, Defecating In Public, Motorcycle Violations: Newport PD Log

Other charges in the Newport police log include domestic disorderly conduct, disorderly conduct and more.

Newport Police Identify Man Found Dead Inside Portable Toilet

A worker at a construction site on Coddington Highway at John Chafee Boulevard found the 48-year-old Newport man inside a portable toilet.

Urinating, Defecating In Public, Vandalism: Newport Police Arrest Log

Other charges in the Newport police log included shoplifting, underage drinking and domestic assault.

Newport Man Found Dead In Portable Toilet

The Newport man was found dead in a portable toilet near Coddington Avenue, according to police.

2 Vandalism Arrests: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested this week by Newport police on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Malicious Vandalism, Drug Charges: Newport Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested this week by Newport police on Thursday.

Felony Assault With A Dangerous Weapon, Larceny: Newport Police Log

Other charges found in the Newport Police Department's arrest log included weapon possession burglary tool possession and more.

Newport Police Looking For Citizens Bank Vandalism Suspect

Newport police said someone recently vandalized the Citizens Bank at 8 Washington Square twice.

Charges Dropped Against 2 Men Arrested In Fight With Newport Officers

Christopher Adam and Dennis Engles both had their charges dropped, after an incident with Newport police was caught on video.

Newport Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Assault

Kevin Joslin, 39, of Middletown, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, after an incident at Bellevue Massage and Bodyworks.

Newport Woman Sentenced For Stealing $74K In Benefits From Veteran

Lisa Heino, 55, will serve two months in prison after admitting to stealing about $74,000 in benefits from a military veteran.