PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police log from over the past week.
Monday, May 25
Lucas M. Mahoney, 28, of 26 Barkers Lane, was charged with domestic assault in connection with an incident that had taken place earlier at his apartment. According to police, Mr. Mahoney lunged at the victim and placed his hands around her neck in a choking manner.
Tuesday, May 26
Gary E. Sargent, 69, of 15 Church Lane, Apt. 2, was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. An officer with knowledge of the warrant made the arrest at Mr. Sargent’s home shortly after 8 a.m.
Ryan D. Farias, 29, of 969 West Main Road, Apt. 1013, Middletown, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. An officer with knowledge of the warrant spotted Mr. Farias at a RIPTA bus stop near Patriot Petroleum on East Main Road.
Thursday, May 28
Salvador C. Pereira Jr., 26, of 173 Locust Ave., was charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct at 5:30 p.m. Police responded to the Riverwood Group Home, of the same address, after receiving a report that Mr. Pereira had struck another resident.
Friday, May 29
Melissa K. Neider, 26, of 124 Sherman St., Dartmouth, was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test shortly before 1 a.m. Her car was pulled over for speeding on West Main Road at the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound.
Saturday, May 30
Donnell A. Kilgore, 21, of 128 Warrington St., Providence, was arrested at 12:43 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by Sixth District Court. Mr. Kilgore was a passenger in a car pulled over on West Main Road because it had a broken taillamp.
Marina L. Pereira, 22, of 67 Norseman Drive, was charged with violating a restraining order after police responded to the area of the Elmhurst School playground shortly after 5 p.m. for a report of an assault that had just occurred. Police later found Ms. Pereira and a 49-year-old Tiverton man behind the Glen Manor House, but could find no evidence that an assault had taken place. However, a records check revealed that the man had an active restraining order against Ms. Pereira, police said.
Sunday, May 31
Stephen J. Sullivan, 24, of 726 Park Ave., Apt. 8, was charged with domestic disorderly conduct after police responded to that address around 3:30 a.m. for a report of people fighting outside the residence.
Melissa M. Kaan, 37, of 85 Linda Terrace, was charged with domestic assault and domestic vandalism with malicious injury to property shortly before 4 a.m. Police responded to Mobil Mart at 3:35 a.m. for a report of a domestic assault that had just taken place. Police said a Newport man was giving Ms. Kaan, his ex-girlfriend, a ride home from a party because she was intoxicated. While arguing about their past relationship, Ms. Kaan became upset and grabbed the victim by his lips, causing a small cut, according to police. The driver pulled onto Russo Road and told Ms. Kaan to get out of his vehicle but she refused, police said. When he opened the passenger side door, she grabbed his iPhone and threw it to the ground and kicked the windshield, causing a large spiderweb-type crack, police said.
Monday, June 1
Charles W. Kiser, 53, of 15 Meeting St., Newport, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. on a bench warrant issued by Second District Court. Mr. Kiser was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding on Highpoint Street near Hedly Street.
