Portsmouth Police Report

Middletown man with knife charged with disorderly conduct

Posted 5/18/21

PORTSMOUTH — A 55-year-old Middletown man was arrested around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, after police were summoned to 32 Stub Toe Lane to investigate a report of a “neighbor …

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Portsmouth Police Report

Middletown man with knife charged with disorderly conduct

Posted

PORTSMOUTH — A 55-year-old Middletown man was arrested around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, after police were summoned to 32 Stub Toe Lane to investigate a report of a “neighbor dispute.” 

When they arrived, officers found Clayton E. Frable, 55, of 999 Green End Ave., acting belligerently and disorderly as he kept swearing at officers and other people while in the street, police said. 

Officers also observed a large knife affixed to Mr. Frable that was seized. He was charged with illegal possession of weapons other than firearms, as well as disorderly conduct. 

Here are some other recent highlights from the Portsmouth Police report:

Monday, May 10

Romeo A. Walmsley, 22, of 90 Girard Ave. Apt. 113, Newport, was charged shortly after 10 p.m. with the manufacture, possession and delivery of a controlled substance. The arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation by the department’s Detective Division into the delivery of narcotics in the Portsmouth area, police said. Mr. Walmsley was arrested at 2340 West Main Road, where narcotics were located in his possession, according to police. 

Tuesday, May 11

Frederick M. Gouveua, 30, of 1 Glenwood Circle, Wareham, Mass., was arrested on a warrant issued by Rhode Island State Police after his vehicle was pulled over for an inspection violation on West Main Road shorty before 5 p.m. He was taken into custody and later released to State Police.

Eric J. Sapp, 41, of 17 Cathy Circle, was charged with domestic disorderly conduct around 6:30 p.m. Police responded to his home to investigate a report of a man yelling in the street. When they arrived, police said Mr. Sapp was observed walking in the roadway and yelling while carrying a golf club. Mr. Sapp also punched his deck and broke off a piece of wood, causing him to bleed, police said. The victim was a 33-year-old woman from Portsmouth, police said.

Tiffany M. Ouellette, 27, of 65 Mary Lane, was charged with domestic assault after police responded to her home around 8:50 p.m. after being notified of an altercation that allegedly took place earlier in the day. Officers determined that Ms. Ouellette had assaulted a 57-year-old Portsmouth man with whom she has a domestic relationship, according to police. 

Wednesday, May 12

George K. Korolenko, 53, of 128 Thayer Drive, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) after being pulled over for a moving violation and an expired registration on West Main Road at Prescott Point around 2 a.m. Mr. Korolenko was also cited for refusal to submit to a chemical test.

Gerald J, Pratt, 63, of 8 Child St., Unit 5, was arrested at his home around 4:10 p.m. on an affidavit warrant charging him with disorderly conduct. Mr. Pratt had a previous altercation with a neighbor, and a warrant for his arrest had been issued, police said.

Thursday, May 13

Rakesh J. Intwala, 45, of 141 Forrest Ave., Middletown, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) after being pulled over on West Main Road at Raytheon around 2:30 a.m. for multiple violations, an equipment violation, and for having an expired registration. He was also cited for refusing a chemical test, according to police.

Forrest E. Cook, 30, of 625 Wood St., Apt. 2, Bristol, was charged with the manufacture, possession and delivery of a controlled substance, as well as driving while intoxicated (first offense). According to police, Mr. Cook was pulled over for multiple moving violations on West Main Road at Flanagan Road around 6:35 p.m. 

Friday, May 14

Shaun A. Shultz, 43, of 51 Pleasant St. A31, was charged with domestic assault after police responded to his home around 12:45 p.m. to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance. Police said the victim was a 41-year-old woman from Middletown.

Saturday, May 15

James I. McLain, 35, of 428 Briggs Road, Westport, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) after being pulled over on West Main Road at Turkey Hill around 1:10 a.m. because officers said they observed his vehicle swerving and committing roadway violations. He was also cited for refusing to submit to a chemical test, police said.

Sunday, May 16

Joseph T. Daniel, 29, of 756 Wapping Road, was charged with driving while intoxicated (second offense) after being pulled over for speeding on East Main Road around 1:30 a.m. He was also cited for refusing to submit to a chemical test, police said.

Monday, May 17

Brandon R. Tanguay, 21, of 15 Waterman Ave., Johnston, was charged with driving without an active license after being pulled over on Dexter Street at Ferreira Terrace shortly before 9 a.m. because his vehicle had no front registration plate.

Kenneth J. Potts, 45, of 147 Renfrew Ave. Apt. 8, Middletown, was arrested on two 3rd District Court bench warrants and one Superior Court bench warrants. Mr. Potts was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over on East Main Road at Sandy Point Avenue around 10:20 p.m.

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