Woman Charged In Providence ATV Gang Assault

PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence police arrested a woman Thursday in connection to a brutal beating of another woman, who was attacked by a mob of ATV and dirt bikers.

Shyanne Boisvert, 24, of North Providence, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct in connection to the Aug. 3 attack on Valley Street. She's being held for the next session at 6th District Court.

Police said Boisvert was among a group of about 10 ATV and dirt bike riders who pulled a35-year-old woman from her car and beat her. Police told WPRI 12 News the victim honked her horn at the group after they blocked the intersection of Smith and Orms streets for two traffic light cycles. She then told officers she tried to drive away, but the group surrounded her, dragged her out of the car and repeatedly kicked and punched her while her 8-year-old daughter was in the car.

Providence police said they were notified of Boisvert's whereabouts by Cranston police when she reported to their station for an unrelated matter.

On Thursday evening, the Providence Police Department arrested an individual in connection with the shameful attack on an innocent woman by a gang of ATV riders earlier this week.

City Council President lauded Providence police for their efforts in the arrest.

"I commend Colonel Hugh Clements and the officers of the Providence Police Department on their swift work to bring the individuals involved with this heinous incident to justice. The Police Department has my full support as they continue to work to identify and arrest the other criminals involved in this horrible assault. There is no place in our city for anyone who wishes to bring harm onto others."

Providence police said they are still looking for other suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 401-272-3121.