Woonsocket Police Log: Samaritan Chases Down Potential Car Burglar

Drunken burglar meets his match

Todd Joseph Green, 40, of 502 North Main St. was arrested on Sunday around 5 p.m. for tampering with a vehicle. Officers answered a call in the area to find Stanley Krajczski, 50, standing outside of 378 North Main St. and pointing to a window, where Green was looking out. Krajczski told police that he saw Green unsuccessfully try to break in to his neighbors van and when the good samaritan confronted the would-be burglar, Green replied "I'm drunk," and wandered off. Krajczski followed Green to Dexter Street where he made an unsuccessful attempt on a second vehicle. 

Krajczski returned home where he found his neighbor and the pair drove around looking for Green. They allegedly found him inside a Honda on Summer Street belonging to William Ocasio. Green reportedly ran away when he spotted Krajczski, who chased him to 378 North Main St. Police found Green staring out the window of the building and reports state that the suspect was highly intoxicated. Green reportedly hit his head repeatedly against the plastic partition in the cruiser resulting in a stop at Landmark Medical Center before booking.

Traffic stop leads to narcotics arrest

Ricardo Encarnacion, 22, of 465 Village Rd. was arrested on Saturday for felony possession of narcotics after Off. Michael Martufi pulled over his 2001 Lexus Sedan. Martufi reportedly spotted Encarnacion driving down River Street with his lights off around 2 a.m. According to reports, the suspect seemed extremely nervous when pulled over and Martufi noticed a plastic baggie sticking out of his jacket pocket. Back-up arrived and Martufi stepped away to update the officers. When he returned the baggie was gone, but one Percocet pill was sitting on the top of Encarnacion's pocket, which was inside out. A search of the vehicle turned up 6 1/2 more pills for which the suspect reportedly did not have a prescription.

Other police activity

Veronica Cherwinski, 30, of 77 Julien St., Providence was arrested on Saturday at 117 Cottage St. for two warrants.

Breanna St. Laurent, 21, of 96 South Main St. was arrested at for driving without a license.

Mariann Miller, 48, of 288 Rathbun St. was arrested at 639 East School St. for a warrant.

Audriana Hill, 21, of 385 Rathbun St. was arrested on Sunday after an incident at the on Social Street. Hill allegedly failed to stop after hitting a vehicle while leaving the parking lot.

Tamara Lyn Coonan, 42, of 805 Front St. was arrested on Monday for a warrant at 244 Lincoln St.

Lorretta Jean Bouche, 44, of 785 Cumberland Hill Rd. was arrested on Sunday at for a warrant.

Lauren Parker, 26, of 96 Hazel St. was arrested at 1076 Social St. for driving without a license.