Bristol police investigate dog-walker, caged deer and stolen mailbox
Posted 11/22/17
From Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, Bristol police officers made just two arrests — one for drunk driving and one for obstructing officers — but they were busy investigating numerous complaints …
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Bristol police investigate dog-walker, caged deer and stolen mailbox
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From Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, Bristol police officers made just two arrests — one for drunk driving and one for obstructing officers — but they were busy investigating numerous complaints about suspicious characters and noisy people.
Monday, Nov. 13
Police were called to the East Bay Bike Path between Sip ’n Dip and Poppasquash Road at 11:47 a.m. for what was described as an injured chicken. The bird was taken to the Warren Animal Hospital.
An officer was called to East Bay Laundromat on Gooding Avenue for a dispute over a washer not operating properly. The problem was resolved amicably for both parties.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
An officer took a report of credit card fraud on Lincoln Avenue at 7:34 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Zachary McGaw, 32, of 107 Franklin St., third floor, was charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer at 4:32 p.m. Officers were called to the residence by DCYF workers, and according to police, Mr. McGaw became physical while attempting to obstruct the officers from entering the apartment.
Officers were called to Richmond Street for a fight between two men at 10:35 a.m.
Officers responded to the area of Hope and Constitution streets for a report of a fight between a man and a woman at 5:12 p.m. A white van reportedly left the area before officers arrived.
Michael D. Stanzione, 27, Warren, R.I., was charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test at 10:06 p.m. on Hope Street.
Thursday, Nov. 16
Someone called police to report an intoxicated man walking in the roadway at Franklin and Hope streets at 5:27 p.m.
An officer dispersed people from Narrows Point on Narrows Road at 7:33 p.m.
A resident on San Miguel Drive reported threats at 11:45 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 17
The animal control officer was called to St. Elizabeth Manor to assist when a wild deer became stuck in the pen with the other animals at 10:12 a.m.
Officers responded to Bradford Street at 5:48 p.m. to intervened in a verbal argument.
A caller from Goulart Avenue reported a suspicious man wearing all-black clothing and a baseball hat at 5:57 p.m. The responding officer found no problem; the man was walking his dog.
A resident reported a loud house party on Cooke Street at 11:39 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 18
A caller from Evelyn Drive said his mailbox was stolen with the mail still in it. An officer checked the surrounding area but did not find the mailbox.
Officers responded to Beachmont Avenue for a verbal argument at 3:17 p.m. A responding patrolman said there was no issue, but they called for rescue to the scene to assist a woman.
Someone complained of loud music from a residence on Cottage Street at 10:37 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 19
Officers were called to a disturbance at Gillary’s on Thames Street at 12:01 a.m.
An officer asked residents to quiet things down at a house on Bay View Avenue at 1:25 a.m.
Officers searched for but did not find someone who was reportedly screaming iin the area of Church and High streets at 2:49 a.m.
A resident on Casey Drive reported damage to their lawn and vehicle overnight.
An officer dispersed a vehicle from the town beach at 6:15 p.m.
An officer dispersed a vehicle from Narrows Point at 8:18 p.m.