PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police log from over the past week.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Richard P. Carnevale, 60, of 25A Pond Ave., Apt. 25A, Newport, was charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to a chemical test, driving after his license had ben suspended and obstructing a police officer in the execution of duties. His car was stopped on East Main Road at Glen Road at about 12:30 a.m. for weaving over the lane divider and fog line multiple times, police said. When asked if he had been drinking, Mr. Carnevale, according to police, said he had consumed two beers and two shots. He also said he could not remember what street he lived on, according to police.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Luis J. Lill, 20, of 231 Maple Ave., Apt. 1001, Newport, was charged on a bench warrant issued from Second District Court just after 1 a.m. Police stopped Mr. Lill’s car on West Main Road at Stringham Road because it had crossed over the center line.
Friday, Jan. 23
James S. Chowning, 29, of 74 Mountain Ave., Riverside, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Police made the arrest at 1 a.m., after stopping Mr. Chowning’s car for speeding on Route 24 northbound.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Parish M. Perry, 21, of 220 Maple Ave., Newport, was arrested just after midnight on a bench warrant issued from Second District Court. The car he was driving was stopped on Route 24 northbound at Boyd’s Lane after police received a report of a suspicious vehicle that had passed a R.I. state trooper in Middletown earlier.
Amanda M. Ruzzo, 26, of 2749 East Main Road, Apt. 2, was charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest at about 12:30 p.m. Police made the arrest at Ms. Ruzzo’s home after getting a report of a domestic altercation.