Crime & Safety

Police: Little Compton Man Assaults Washing Machine Repairman

The repairman was fixing a washing machine at an Old Main Road residence when he was allegedly assaulted by the homeowner.

A Little Compton man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a washing machine repairman on Monday, March 16.

The repairman reported to police that he was assaulted by a man while repairing a washing machine at an Old Main Road residence at 12:31 p.m.

William Copeland, 39, 25 Old Main Road, was arrested and charged with simple assault.

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