NK Police Log: Westerly Man Charged With Assault With Knife Following Road Rage Incident

NK Teen Hit With Second Charge of Possession, Distribution of Marijuana

Michael DeGregorio, 19, of 77 Tockwotton Farm Rd. in North Kingstown, was arrested last Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana and distribution.

In January, North Kingstown detectives learned from a confidential informant that DeGregorio was involved in selling marijuana in North Kingstown. Police coordinated with the confidential informant to purchase marijuana from DeGregorio at his home on Tockwotton Farm Rd., where the informant allegedly bought .96 grams of marijuana from DeGregorio while police observed from outside.

After obtaining a warrant, police arrested DeGregorio at his home on Feb. 16. He was transported to Fourth District Court the next morning.

This isn’t the first time DeGregorio’s been collared for possession and distribution: he has similar charges pending out the Jamestown Police Department, making him a bail violator.

Westerly Man Charged With Assault With Knife After Alleged Road Rage

Mario Thomas Catoni, Jr. 24, of 82 High St., Apt. 23, was arrested last Thursday at 2:22 p.m. on charges of assaulting a man with a knife following an incident of road rage.

The victim told police he was traveling south on Chadsey Road when Catoni pulled out of Cory’s Car Wash and nearly hit him. After the two exchanged hand gestures and words, the victim got out of his car to speak with Catoni.

According to the victim, he told Catoni that he needed to be more careful and that they were “lucky that they didn’t both just get hurt.” Catoni allegedly replied, “You’re the lucky one,” and then pulled an open black folding knife out of his jacket pocket as he remained seated in his car.

The victim, feeling threatened, returned to his car and caught Catoni’s license plate number as he drove past, then promptly called police.

Police caught up to Catoni down the road, cutting in front of him to stop him from proceeding. At gunpoint, police ordered Catoni to put his hands up and then arrested him. At headquarters, Catoni alleged that he was planning on getting gas at Cory’s but the price was too high and pulled straight through to Chadsey. According to Catoni, he was speeding but stopped before entering Chadsey and claimed that the victim was probably just startled and swerved to avoid him. Catoni also alleged that he pulled out his knife after the victim attempted to instigate a fight and started walking toward his car.

Catoni is set to be arraigned in Fourth District Court on March 1.

Providence Teacher Charged With DUI

Patrick Allienello, 47, of 212 Bellevue Ct. in Narragansett and a Providence school teacher, was arrested last Wednesday on charges of driving under the influence.

Police pulled Allienello over on Post Road near Camp Avenue after seeing him swerve in and out of lanes without a turn signal. Allienello told police he was returning home after watching the Bruins game at 007 Bar & Grille where he admitted to drinking a few beers.

After failing the field sobriety test, an officer asked Allienello if he would provide a breath sample, to which he replied, “No, I’m not going to play the .08 game.” At headquarters, Allienello also declined to submit to a breathalyzer test.

During the alcohol interview, he alleged he drank two Stella Artois and a Captain Morgan and Coke while at the bar.

Allienello is set to appear in Fourth District Court on March 1.

NK Man Hit With Domestic Assault Charge

Jason Cochran, 36, of 20 Newtown Ave., Apt. 2, was arrested last Sunday at 2:45 a.m. on charges of domestic assault and disorderly conduct.

Cochran allegedly shoved a 22-year-old woman against a wall “several times” during an argument. According to the woman, Cochran became agitated when she arrived late to the house after work.

He is set to be arraigned in Fourth District Court on March 1.

East Providence Woman Charged With Driving On Suspended License

Jessica Shattuck, 30, of 56 Austin Ave. in East Providence, was arrested last Saturday at 1:25 a.m. on charges of driving with a suspended license.

Shattuck is set to appear in Fourth District Court on March 1.

NK Man Charged With DUI

Michael Campbell, 44, of 32 Morgan Ct., was arrested last Saturday at 1:30 a.m. on charges of driving under the influence.

Police pulled Campbell over on Tower Hill Road after clocking him at 62 mph in a 35-mph zone and observing him drifting from his lane. Campbell told police he drank three drinks that night, then later said “three or four” when police asked again.

After failing a field sobriety test, Campbell was taken to headquarters where he refused to take a chemical test.

The above reports detail arrests made by the North Kingstown Police Department from Feb. 16  through the early morning hours of  Feb. 20 Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.