Police Reveal 'Article' In North Smithfield Throwing Article At Moving Vehicle Case

Even after telling a trooper what the article was, he had to explain it, police said.

By Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff

Jul 31, 2026 4:44 PM EDT

NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI — The Rhode Island State Police have revealed the type of article a North Smithfield man was charged with throwing at a moving vehicle.

Jacob Auger, 34, was arrested about 3:45 p.m. July 15 on charges of throwing an article at a moving vehicle and disorderly conduct.

Auger was involved in a "road rage incident" with the driver of a van on Interstate 295 when he threw an object and damaged the van's passenger side window, according to a police report.

"I asked Mr. Auger to explain the metal object he threw," a state trooper said in the report.

"He stated, 'It was a cadillac coin,'" the report said. "He explained that it was a metal coin or emblem that was previously attached to heavy machinery which is similar in size to a dollar coin."

Auger's case remains pending.