Narragansett Police Log: January 22, 2012

Unless otherwise noted, information about the following incidents was supplied by the Narragansett Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Narragansett Man Arrested for Marijuana, Obstruction, Resisting Arrest

Nicholas R. Duckworth, 20, of 10 John St., Narragansett, was arrested at about 6:34 p.m. and charged with possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest.

According to police, a pair of officers patrolling traffic in a cruiser on Point Judith Road observed an older pick-up truck traveling at a high rate of speed.

Police said they clocked the truck at 75 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone, and as a result, a traffic stop was made on John Street, when they caught up to the truck.

According to police, they asked the driver – later identified as Duckworth – for his license, registration and insurance card. Police said he looked at them with a blank stare and glassy eyes, and did not retrieve any of the items.

When asked by police where he was coming from, police said Duckworth mumbled and told them Stop and Shop. Police said that at this point, they noticed an overwhelming smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, and also noted that the passenger – a 21-year-old South Kingstown man – had a case of Bud Light by his feet.

According to police, they asked Duckworth to exit the car for a search. Police said that when questioned, he told an officer that he had “a little bit of smoke in my pocket.”

Police said that during the search, Duckworth repeatedly ignored instructions to keep his hands on his head, telling an officer, “I’m not doing that.” According to police, as they attempted to search his pockets, he broke free from their grasp and attempted to run.

As a result, Duckworth was tackled to the ground and arrested. Police said that following his arrest, he repeatedly banged his head on the cruiser’s divider, despite requests by the officers to stop.

Duckworth was processed at police headquarters and released at about 7:20 p.m. He was issued a Fourth Division District Court date for Jan. 31, and also cited for speeding.

Narragansett Woman Arrested for Domestic Disorderly Conduct

Alexandria A. Vaughn, 20, of 2 Saltaire Ave., Narragansett, was arrested at about 9:43 p.m. on Jan. 22 and charged with domestic disorderly conduct. Vaughn is a student at the University of Rhode Island, according to their online directory.

According to police, a family member of Vaughn reported a disturbance on Courtland Drive. Police said the fight was over the termination of Vaughn’s cell phone.

Police said based on witness statements, Vaughn was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct. According to police, Vaughn hit and struck at a family member during the argument.

Vaughn was processed and released at 11:12 p.m., and issued a Jan. 31 date for Fourth Division District Court. A no-contact order was enacted between Vaughn and a family member.

20-Year-Old URI Student Arrested for Vandalism at Bar

Taylor E. Garland, 20, of 4 Green Kinyon Driftway, Narragansett, was arrested at about 1:24 a.m. on Jan. 22 and charged with vandalism. Police said Garland is a student at the University of Rhode Island.

According to police, an officer patrolling on Point Judith Road near Houston Avenue saw one man running after another. From past contacts, the officer knew that the man doing the chasing was a bouncer at a nearby bar, and he activated his emergency lights.

Police said based on interviews with the bouncer and several other employees, the man he was chasing – identified as Garland – was accused of breaking a glass panel on the main entrance of the bar.

When questioned by police, Garland immediately accepted fault, telling them, “I was just trying to hit the wood of the door, I missed and hit the glass.”

From police reports, it is unclear if Garland was a patron or just passing by the bar. Employees at the bar put the cost of the glass at $150.

Garland was arrested and charged with vandalism. He was issued a Fourth Division District Court date of Jan. 31, and released at 3:09 a.m.

Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from Narragansett police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their . If we’re missing a call or report you’re interested in knowing about, feel free to leave a comment or to send Local Editor Stephen Greenwell a message at Stephen.greenwell@patch.com.

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