Tiverton Police: ‘Large gatherings,’ Bourne Mills wall bangers

Posted 8/27/20

Monday, Aug. 17

Matthew Rocha, 34, of 268 Long Highway, Little Compton, was arrested on an affidavit and arrest warrant at 12:52 am.

A resident called to complain that someone had filed for …

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Tiverton Police: ‘Large gatherings,’ Bourne Mills wall bangers

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Monday, Aug. 17

Matthew Rocha, 34, of 268 Long Highway, Little Compton, was arrested on an affidavit and arrest warrant at 12:52 am.

A resident called to complain that someone had filed for unemployment insurance in his name.

At 4:32 pm, a Cliff Road resident complained about a dirt bike going up and down the road.

A Fernandes Avenue called at 5:34 pm about a solicitor who gave him a hard time about his animals.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Brooke Lynn Cardona, 28, of Fall River, was arrested on charges of domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct at 2:19 am at the Tiverton Casino parking garage.

A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen property (under $1,500) at 1:26 pm.

Damage to a stone wall after an accident was reported at Tiverton Historical Society property on Main Road.

At 4:34 pm, police went to Roosevelt Avenue for a report of a juvenile on a bicycle shouting profanities and refusing to leave the area in front of Essex Library. Police spoke to the juvenile but noted that there are no signs at that location prohibiting skateboards or bicycles.

At 5:30 pm, a caller at Fogland Beach reported that a fight appears imminent in the north cove dunes area regarding fishing equipment.

A suspicious male crouched down in front of the Knights of Columbus hall was reported at 8:24 pm.

A woman called at 11:44 pm to complain that her boyfriend is posting inappropriate photos of her on Facebook.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Pasqual Mario Velasquez, 33, of Cranston, was cited for driving without a license, second offense, at 9:13 am on Route 24.

Raymond W. Heath III, 30, of Fall River, was cited for driving with a suspended license, second offense, at 7:32 pm on Main Road.

At 9:50 am, an injured seagull was found in the Delanos Island area — it was taken to a wildlife clinic.

At 12:57 pm, a tree was reported down in the roadway on Canonicus Street.

Callers from Boston requested that an officer be present when they pick up a soda machine they purchased on line from a Tiverton seller.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Two 17-year-old Portsmouth juveniles were charged with possession of alcohol by a minor at 1 am at a Cathy Lane location.

Nicole D. DeOliveira, 34, of 334 Hilton St., Tiverton, was arrested on charges of obstructing a police officer and driving with a suspended license a 7:10 pm at a Hooper Street location.

At 10:43 am, police, firefighters and a state Fire Marshal’s officer were called to Bouchard Lane for a back yard brush fire.

A Bourne Mill Apartments resident called about someone banging on her front door — an ongoing issue.

A Merritt Avenue resident reported a car speeding up and down the roadway — an ongoing issue with a neighbor.

Police received a 911 call from Grinnell’s Beach at 5:56 pm about a woman throwing empty nip bottle near the life guard stand.

At 6:06 am, a 911 caller reported an unconscious man in the area of Bourne Mill Apartments. Narcan and CPR were administered; the man regained consciousness but declined an ambulance ride to the hospital.

Friday, Aug. 21

At 12:52 am, a Bourne Mill Apartments caller reported a man and woman next door banging on the walls.

At 6:34 am, a Schooner Drive resident complained that a company was starting work before 7 am.

Christopher Aguiar, 37, of Fall River, was arrested on charges of domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct at 11:40 pm on Main Road.

A 19-year-old Johnston resident was cited for marijuana possession, one ounce or less, and driving with a suspended license at 2:50 am on Route 24.

Police, firefighters and the state Department of Environmental Management responded to a State Avenue auto recovery firm for an oil spill at 10 am.

A bicyclist reported that a green pickup truck was honking its horn and trying to run him off the road near Grinnell’s Beach at 1:05 pm.

Police were called to the area of Jacks Island at 4:46 pm for people partying around a campfire. Police report no issue, no campfire — cooking on a grill.

After receiving fireworks complaints at 7:48 pm from Stafford Road, police warned a man regarding an aerial fireworks display.

At 11:38 pm, a tree fell and blocked Crandall Road northbound.

Saturday, Aug. 22

At 2:09 am, police went to Pocasset School to check on a suspicious vehicle. They found people playing Pokemon Go.

At 2:29 am, police were asked to assist with ejections at the Tiverton Casino.

Derek D. Carvalho, 38, of 42 Bay St., Tiverton, was arrested on charges of domestic violation of a no-contact order and driving with a suspended license at 7:32 pm at a Judson Street location.

Ryan J. Nieves, 18, of Warren, was arrested on a bench arrant from 6th Division District Court at 8:43 pm on Eagleville Road. Police had responded to that location for a report of a suspicious person sitting “Indian stance” on the side of the road.

The North Tiverton Water Department was called to Haskins Road at 4:12 pm for a water main break.

State Police called to request that Tiverton make a social distancing check at a King Road address at 6:07 pm. No large gatherings were found.

Police were called to Old Stafford Road at 6:13 pm after a neighbor’s tree fell on a resident’s house.

A large gathering was reported again on King Road. “Gathering is following social distancing,” an officer determined.

Police were called to Lepes Road for a large gathering and spoke to the homeowner at 6:44 pm.

At 8:12 pm, flooding on the Route 24 offramp to Main Road caused a traffic backup and hazardous conditions. Thirty minutes later, “water has receded a bit.” The state DOT was called.

Fireworks and cars spinning tires are reported on Stafford Road at 9:02 pm.

Sunday, Aug. 23

At 12:10 am, police went to Bellview Avenue for a loud party. The host agreed to turn down the music.

Geoffrey A. Whiting, 36, of East Wareham, Mass., was arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance at 5:40 pm on Stafford Road.

Rescue took a resident to the hospital after he sent pictures to his girlfriend showing him harming himself.

Police went to Pelletier Lane at 8:35 pm in response to a 911 call reporting an altercation involving possibly intoxicated people.

Chelsea E. Queern, 28, of 1 Mill St., Tiverton, was arrested on a charge of domestic disorderly conduct at 9:32 pm at that address.

Randy J. Match, 30, of 1 Mill St., Tiverton, was arrested a charge of domestic disorderly conduct at 9:46 pm at that address.

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