Bristol Police: A mostly quiet week for officers and residents

Posted 8/27/21

The usual array of noisy neighbor complaints were muted this week, probably because of Tropical Storm Henri's impact on the weekend. Following is a log of Bristol Police incidents from Aug. 16 to 22.

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Bristol Police: A mostly quiet week for officers and residents

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The usual array of noisy neighbor complaints were muted this week, probably because of Tropical Storm Henri's impact on the weekend. Following is a log of Bristol Police incidents from Aug. 16 to 22.

Monday, Aug. 16

A man on Bay View Avenue flagged down an officer to complain about illegal dumping at 11:52 a.m.

Someone near the Town Common basketball court notified police that juveniles were using vulgar language around smaller children at 3:06 p.m.

A neighbor complained about someone riding a “mini-bike” along Waterman Street at 6:03 p.m. An officer responded and determined it was an electric bicycle.

Tuesday, Aug. 17

One person was cited for furnishing alcohol to minors (ages 18 to 21) after police responded to a complaint about a house party on Gregg Drive at 3:01 a.m.

Officers responded to Robin Drive at 10:36 a.m. for what turned out to be an argument between relatives.

A neighbor complained about someone riding a dirt bike on Verdi Lane at 3:05 p.m.

A resident reported that someone rang their door bell on Woodlawn Avenue and left the area at 10:06 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

Two youths were seen carrying a stop sign with pole attached in the area of Hope and State streets at 4:18 p.m. The sign was found lying along Street Street, and DPW was notified.

Following a report of a domestic disturbance on Wood Street at 8:42 p.m., officers arrested Darline Melo, 39, of 217 Wood St., Apt. 10, Bristol, on a District Court warrant. She was taken to the station and later brought to the Women’s Intake in the R.I. correctional facilities.

Thursday, Aug. 19

A Robin Drive resident called police about a raccoon in a trash can at 9:52 a.m.

Officers responded to Curtis Road for a verbal argument at 11:08 a.m. The parties were dispersed.

Someone from Siegel Street reported people yelling in the roadway at 8:13 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 20

Someone reported a male with a pink shirt and sweatpants allegedly exposing himself on Wood Street at 1:15 p.m.

Someone called from Metacom Avenue at 6:25 p.m. to complain that a neighbor was running his boat nonstop.

A report of a boat on fire turned out to be a bonfire on Hog Island at 8:11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21

Police looked for a young male in a light shirt after a report of someone acting suspiciously at 3:30 a.m. on Robin Drive. They were unable to locate him.

A resident on Fairview Drive reported the larceny of storm windows at 2:22 p.m.

Someone waited a few minutes to report a possibly impaired driver in the area of Waterman Street and Sherry Avenue at 4 p.m. By the time officers arrived they could not locate the vehicle.

A possible disturbance inside a Cliff Drive residence was reported at 6:42 p.m.

Someone reported fireworks on Harrison Street at 10:11 p.m. There was another report from the area of Platt and Walnut streets at 10:18 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 22

An officer spoke to someone at the intersection of Bay View and Thompson avenues after a noise complaint at 12:03 a.m.

People were dispersed from the area of Lower Ferry Road at 11:04 a.m.

Officers were called to a neighbor dispute on State Street at 4:59 p.m.

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