NK Police Log: Driver Charged With DUI Says She 'Drank Too Much Booze'

Providence Woman Charged With DUI

Rebecca L. Montiero, 26, of 2 Myra Street in Providence, was arrested June 18 at 9:53 p.m. on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. 

Upon arrival at the scene of a one-car accident on Shermantown Road, police saw that the vehicle was in a ditch against a tree. According to police, when they spoke to Montiero, who was in the drivers seat, she admitted that she had been driving when she collided with debris in the road which caused her to crash into the tree. 

After talking with her, Montiero allegedly told police that she was coming from a bachelorette party in Newport and was headed home to Providence but was unaware of what road she was on and couldn’t name what town she was in. According to reports, police noticed that Montiero strongly smelled of alcohol, had watery eyes and slurred speech. She allegedly admitted to having consumed wine and champagne earlier in the evening. After failing the sobriety test, she was brought to headquarters where she refused the chemical test. According to police reports, during her processing, Montiero changed her story numerous times in regards to how much alcohol she had consumed and at what time she had consumed it. 

Montiero is set to appear in Fourth District Court on July 11. 

NK Woman Charged With DUI To Police: "Drank Too Much Booze"

Erin D. Vakalis, 24, of 552 Devils Foot Road, Apt. B308, was arrested June 18 at 10:53 p.m. on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. 

After a neighbor called in an accident involving a possibly intoxicated driver hitting a tree and curb, police found a white sedan stopped on a nearby curb/sidewalk area. The car appeared to have substantial damage to the front driver side, including a flat tire, and a broken headlight. 

Police found Vakalis with her head across the center console of the vehicle and appearing to have difficulty sitting up. According to reports, Vakalis didn’t respond verbally to police for several minutes and when she did, her speech was slurred and she strongly smelled of alcohol. According to police, she said, “drank too much booze” and didn’t want to get out of the car. 

Vakalis refused to submit to sobriety tests when asked by police. After ensuring her wellbeing through a series of tests at Kent County Hospital, she was asked to perform a chemical test, which she also refused. Police noted that Vakalis said the same things and asked the same questions even after being provided with answers. She allegedly repeatedly asked police, “Did I hurt anyone?” and “What did I hit?” According to police, she admitted to drinking alcohol while at her cousin's residence and was on her way home but did not have complete memory of the trip. 

Vakalis is set to appear in Fourth District Court on July 12. 

NK Man Issued No Trespassing Order

Mark C. Huerta, 46, of 604 Devils Foot Road, Apt. 24, was issued a no trespassing order on June 16 at 12:38 p.m.

Police allegedly saw Huerta sitting in Yorktown Park, watching nearby children play. When asked what he was doing, he told police that he sits there to relax and clear his head. According to reports, Huerta continued to tell police that he used to be a private investigator when he lived in Pawtucket and used to be harassed by the Pawtucket police when he used to do surveillance in that area. While speaking with Huerta, one officer noticed a small glass bottle of vodka sticking out of his pocket but when police patted him down, they found that the bottle was empty and no other illegal substances or weapons were found. Police told Huerta of the town ordinance regarding alcoholic beverages in public places and also informed him that he was being issued a no trespassing order to the park until further notice. Huerta stated that he understood and would not come back. 

Pawtucket police reports state that Huerto was seen videotaping a school from his car and when confronted by police, he said that he was doing surveillance work for an insurance claim. 

Other Arrests...

• Valerie Caouette, 36, of 6 Wasp Road, was arrested June 17 at 6:46 a.m. following a warrant for her arrest. 
• James Keyes, 39, of 6 Wasp Road, was arrested June 17 at 6:37 a.m. following a warrant for his arrest. 
• Melanie Elizabeth Hawkins, 25, of 67 Lawton Avenue, was arrested June 18 at 12 p.m. following a warrant for her arrest. 
• Janel Renee Lea, 35, of 580 Devils Foot Road, Apt. C302, was arrested June 17 at 9:14 p.m following a warrant for her arrest.