ARREST: 24RIK2-498-AR LOCATION: JAMESTOWN
At 9:46 AM, Troopers arrested Justin Tallo, age 34, of 36 Crocus Street, Warwick, RI for 1.) Possession of Schedule I-V Controlled Substance – Less than 10 grams (Psilocybin Mushrooms). This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 138 in the Town of Jamestown. Mr. Tallo was transported to the State Police Wickford Barracks, processed and released after arraignment by a Justice of the Peace.
ARREST: 24RIK2-499-AR LOCATION: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
At 3:14 PM, Troopers arrested Jeffrey Sampson, age 44, of 3865 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI for 1.) Vandalism/Malicious Injury to Property. This arrest was the result of a Barracks investigation, and Troopers taking Mr. Sampson into custody at Fourth Division District Court. Mr. Sampson was transported to the State Police Wickford Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released with a future Third District Court date.
ARREST: 24RIK2-500-AR LOCATION: NORTH KINGSTOWN
At 12:15AM, Troopers arrested Chase Fallon Coates, age 20, of 999 Tillinghast Road, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, for 1.) Obstruction. The arrest was the result of North Kingstown Police Department advising of a BOLO and Troopers locating the suspect vehicle on Route 4 in the Town of North Kingstown. Mr. Coates was transported to Kent County Hospital for an evaluation and misdemeanor released with a future Third District Court date.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov