Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police log over the past week.
Monday, Oct. 27
Three election campaign signs and a Cub Scout sign were removed from town property at the transfer station on Hedley Street shortly after police received a complaint at about 11:20 a.m. Police said they found three political signs for David Gleason, Judi Staven and Constance Harding, all candidates for Town Council. Ms. Staven was on the scene and apologized, saying she thought it was OK to place her sign there after seeing other signs posted, said police. Ms. Staven promptly removed all of the campaign signs, saying she would contact the other two candidates, according to police. The town’s registrar of voters, Jacqueline Schulz, told police she was aware of the complaint and had sent an e-mail to all local candidates to inform them not to place signs on town property. Police also removed the Cub Scout sign and informed the person who posted it that it was in the station’s guard shack.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Vehicles driven by Nancy A. Mowery of Portsmouth and Dennis M. Taber of Newport collided on East Main Road at Schoolhouse Lane at about 12:25 p.m. Ms. Mowery complained of chest pain was transported by rescue workers to a hospital.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Police responded to a car fire on McCorrie Lane at East Main Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. The vehicle’s engine compartment was on fire and had spread to the interior prior to the Fire Department’s arrival, according to police. The fire was extinguished but the vehicle was a total loss, police said. The vehicle’s owner, Erin Mantoosh, told police that the 2000 Volkswagen Passat, which she had recently purchased, began to fill with smoke coming from the vents before she pulled it over.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Vehicles driven by William M. Massey of Newport and Justin Borges of Fall River collided on East Main Road in front of Clements’ Marketplace around 2:15 p.m. Police said the Massey car was traveling northbound and approaching the market with a green light. The Borges car, which also had a green light, was traveling in the opposite direction and was trying to turn left into the store’s parking lot, police said. That’s when the front end of the Borges car struck the front driver’s side of the Massey vehicle, causing heavy damage to both cars, according to police. Mr. Massey and a passenger both complained of pains and were transported to Newport Hospital. All occupants of the Borges car complained of pain and were evaluated on the scene by rescue workers, but were not transported. Police summoned Mr. Massey for operating a motor vehicle without evidence of insurance, while Mr. Borges was issued a summons for failure to yield a right of way.
Friday, Oct. 31
Daniel R. Keshura, 34, of 106 Islington Ave., was arrested on a bench warrant issued from Second District Court at about 1:50 a.m. Mr. Keshura was spotted walking on East Main Road near Church Lane before the arrest was made, police said.
James. J. Lipay, 67, of 34 Pier Road, Prudence Island, was charged with failure to register as a sex offender, a felony, and obstructing an officer in execution of duty. Two police officers responded to the island residence at about 5:30 p.m. after learning Mr. Lipay was there. According to police, Mr. Lipay had previously been advised that he needed to register as a sex offender in Portsmouth if he intended to use his Prudence residence.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Robert R. Rooke, 27, of 827 Anthony Road, was charged on a bench warrant issued from Third District Court. Police made the arrest around 5:30 p.m. after responding to a report of a suspicious man and woman at Brewer’s Marina. Police found Mr. Rooke there with another woman, and a records check revealed the warrant, which was issued for failure to appear in court.
Monday, Nov. 3
Amy B. White, 37, of 86 Amesbury Lane, Apt. 1114, Little Compton, was charged at about 2:40 a.m. on a bench warrant issued from Second District Court. Police stopped the car Ms. White was driving on Route 24 northbound near Freeborn Street because it had drifted onto the lane divider, police said.
