CANNON DAMAGED

On Aug. 20 at approximately 11:15 a.m., Sgt. John Kelly was traveling on Post Road when he was flagged down by a subject in the area of 126 Post Road.

There, he spoke with a victim who wished to report damage to a war memorial on his property, consisting of a hand carved wooden cannon that was fabricated out of an oak tree stump. The cannon has wooden wheels, a wooden cannon barrel, and a war memorial plaque on its front along with an authentic Revolutionary War-era cannon ball welded to the front of the cannon.

The subject stated that an unknown person broke the cannon ball off and damaged the wooden cannon barrel. The cannon ball was stolen during the course of the vandalism. The victim believes the cannon itself was repairable, and believes the damage occurred late in the evening the night prior, or early morning on the same day.

At this time there are no suspects or witnesses, but the victim was willing to file a criminal complaint and press charges should a suspect be found.

SHOPLIFTING CHARGE

A suspected shoplifter at the Bald Hill Road Macy’s was recently arrested after allegedly striking and biting store personnel.

On Aug. 23 at approximately 9 p.m., Officer Robert Canis-Langlais was dispatched to Macy’s and met with a member of the store’s asset protection team, who advised that she had observed a female – later identified as Gabriella Noveck of 26 Locust Ave. in Lexington, Mass. – enter the Misses Active Department. There, she selected two pairs of pants, and two jackets.

Noveck was then observed entering the young men’s department where she entered a fitting room. Upon exiting, she only had one jacket and left behind a pair of pants. She then left the area and proceeded to the women’s department where she selected two more shirts and visited another changing room. Upon exiting, the shirts were missing.

Noveck is then said to have exited the store without making any attempts to pay for the concealed merchandise. She was approached by store security and reportedly attempted to flee. Security was able to restrain her and she allegedly became combative and struck the store employees, biting one on the left hand.

After the struggle, she was escorted to the asset protection office where the merchandise, valued at $138.48, was recovered.

Macy’s wished to prosecute and have the subject trespassed from the store. The asset protection employee also wished to file an assault complaint.

Noveck was transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged with one count of misdemeanor shoplifting and one count of simple assault and battery. She was held pending a morning court appearance.

CHANGE STOLEN

Strewn belongings inside of a car led to a police report being filed for a larceny from a vehicle.

A Duncan Road resident told Officer Alfred Silveira that on Aug. 11 at approximately 5 p.m., she came out to her 2008 Toyota Solara to leave for an appointment. Upon opening her car door, she noticed that all the belongings inside had been thrown about the interior as if rummaged through.

The victim told Silveira she had parked her car in her driveway at approximately 10 p.m. the previous evening and that she believed the vehicle was unlocked as she planned to leave her home again that night. Her plans changed, however, and she stayed at home the remainder of the evening.

The victim stated that while the car was a mess, the only items missing were spare change that she kept in a cup holder, and estimated the total amount to be about five to seven dollars.

Silveira advised the victim to keep her car doors locked due to recent larcenies in the area, and if any other items were missing to contact the police department again. There were no suspects or witnesses.

DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED

An expired registration sticker on a motorcycle license plate led to its driver being cited for an unregistered vehicle and operating without insurance.

On Aug. 19 at approximately 5 p.m., Officer Alfred Silveira was on routine patrol on West Shore Road when he observed a 2006 Kawasaki X63 motorcycle with an expired registration sticker from June 2016.

After initiating a traffic stop, Silveira made contact with the driver, identified as Cody Skelton, 35, of 1700 Main St. in West Warwick. After running a check with dispatch it was found that his driver’s license was suspended and that the motorcycle plate was still assigned to a 2003 Kawasaki.

Skelton was issued citations for driving with a suspended license, operation of an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of registration/title certificate, and operating without evidence of insurance. The vehicle was towed and Skelton was picked up by a friend from the scene.

OUTSTANDING WARRANT

A missing inspection sticker resulted in a recent arrest for an outstanding warrant.

Officer Kevin McGuire was traveling on Post Road at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Aug. 18 when he observed a white Nissan Maxima operating without an inspection sticker. After initiating a traffic stop, the driver – identified as Jenileigh Lazzareschi of 102 Old Oak Ave. in Cranston – reportedly told the officer that the vehicle belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend and that she was driving to work.

Upon running a registration check, McGuire reports it was discovered that the plates did not match the vehicle, although Lazzareschi provided a bill of sale from the day prior which indicated the vehicle has been sold to the owner of the plates currently on the car. Other background checks revealed that Lazzareschi had an outstanding bench warrant for her arrest.

Lazzareschi was transported to police headquarters, where she was processed and eventually transported to the ACI. She was also charged with one count of driving with an expired license, as hers expired in 2014.

LIGHTS OUT

Officer Jason Cooke was dispatched to Elkland Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 for a report of vandalism.

Upon arrival, he met with the victim, who stated that his backyard decorative overhead lights had been cut, and this was the third time it had happened. Cooke observed several strings of hanging lights hung throughout the yard and tied to a tree which had sharp cuts and were now lying on the ground. Approximately six strings were cut, with a total value of about $60.

The victim stated that he had no problems with his neighbors, that the lights were seldom used, and that they are not left on overnight. Cooke spoke with nearby residents who had not observed anything suspicious. There were no suspects or witnesses.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

A motorcyclist recently found bleeding in a breakdown lane was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and simple assault.

On Aug. 19 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officer Ali Jaafar was traveling on Oakland Beach Avenue when he passed a subject, later identified as Sean Sanita of 30 Osceola Ave. in Narragansett, sitting on and revving his motorcycle in an attempt to put it into gear. Jaafar also observed a fresh, bleeding laceration on the side of Sanita’s face that may have been consistent with a fall from the motorcycle.

The officer parked in the area and observed Sanita rev his engine for a few minutes before slowly continuing operation onto Oakland Beach Avenue. Traveling south, Sanita straddled the white line, stopped three times in order to regain his balance, and was unsteady the entire time, according to the report.

Jaffar initiated a traffic stop and made contact with Sanita, during which he reports immediately detecting a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the operator, who is also said to have had bloodshot eyes, a flush face, and an inability to maintain his balance. There were also scrapes on the motorcycle consistent with a fall.

Sanita presented a motorcycle operator’s permit, which was later determined to be suspended. Other officers were then called on scene to assist with the stop, and Santita agreed to participate in a series of standardized sobriety tests. Based on Jaafar’s experience after conducting the tests, Santita was placed under arrest on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

Later, an attempt was made to remove Santita to complete a thorough search of his person before transport. Jaafar reports that Santita became extremely resistive and combative, and refused to cooperate. He was eventually pepper sprayed and placed in a paddy wagon that was called in to assist.

Santita was eventually transported to police headquarters, where he reportedly refused to submit to a chemical breath test.

Santita was additionally charged with simple assault, driving with a suspended license, and refusal to submit to a chemical test. He was eventually transported to Kent Hospital by rescue for treatment.

The Police Log is a digest of reports by the Warwick Police Department.