Bristol PD: Multiple reports of scams

Posted 8/4/23

Bristol PD made no arrests but received multiple reports of locals being targeted by scams between July 24-31, 2023.

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Bristol PD: Multiple reports of scams

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Monday, July 24
A possibly rabid fox was reported on Echo Farm Drive at 10:19 a.m. but was gone when authorities arrived.

A possibly rabid coyote was reportedly wandering around the area of Tupelo and Hope Streets at 10:30 a.m. but was gone when authorities arrived.

Vandalism was reported at the Bristol Animal Shelter on Minturn Farm Road at 1:47 p.m.

A computer scam was reported on Bay View Avenue at 5:39 p.m.

Police looked into a report of a woman screaming at people walking by on Varnum Street at 8:12 p.m. No one was found at the scene.

Tuesday, July 25
Police looked into a report of two homeless people sleeping in a tent near Naomi Street and Dixon Avenue but no one was found.

Identity theft was reported on Sowams Drive at 12:09 p.m.

A High Street resident reported being the victim of a scam at 2:43 p.m.

A gift card scam was reported on High Street at 4:34 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26
A Walley Street resident complained about excessive noise from a landscaping company occurring on a daily basis at 8:00 a.m.

Another scam was reported on High Street at 9:55 a.m.

Police spoke to a skateboarding juvenile near Wood and Franklin Streets who was reportedly weaving in and out of traffic around 7:55 p.m.

A woman reported that two men had approached her offering a ride near Metacom Avenue and Ferry Road at 8:37 p.m.

Thursday, July 27
A River Street resident reported a man had attempted to get into his car earlier that morning.

DPW was notified of a filing cabinet that was dumped near Hope and Constitution Streets at 4:02 p.m.

A person was removed from a Metacom Avenue residence at 5:46 p.m.

Police assisted a family whose child had locked themselves in a car on St. Elizabeth Street at 7:14 p.m. The father was able to gain access without issue.

Friday, July 28
Loud juveniles were spoken to following a noise complaint on Metacom Avenue at 1:43 a.m. They agreed to take it inside for the night.

A Smith Street resident reported that someone had attempted to gain access to their home through the garage door or rear entry.

A woman reported that she was assaulted by another woman at the Town Beach at 2:41 p.m.

A Hope Street business reported damage to a private massage room at 2:49 p.m.

A Michael Drive resident reported juveniles riding mini bikes on the street at 2:55 p.m. Police didn’t find anyone.

An injured skunk was euthanized on Easterbrooks Avenue at 7:23 p.m. DEM was notified.

Saturday, July 29
Damage to flower pots was reported on Wood Street at 9:15 a.m.

Police received a report that juveniles were riding skateboards at the new pickle ball courts on the Town Common at 2:14 p.m. They didn’t find them at the scene.

Sunday, July 30
Police intervened on two men having an argument on Metacom Avenue following a road rage incident at 2:58 p.m.

A man on Hopeworth Avenue reported their dog got a fishing lure caught in its mouth around 5:11 p.m. They were advised to see an emergency veterinarian.

A juvenile was reportedly bitten on the face by a dog on Mulberry Road at 7:08 p.m.

Police dispersed five vehicles from Narrows Point at 11:23 p.m. and two vehicles from the Mt. Hope Boat Ramp at 11:27 p.m.

Monday, July 31
A Roger Williams student was dispersed from Lower Ferry Road at 12:14 a.m.

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