Narragansett Police Log: July 20 and 21, 2012

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

Johnston Man Charged with Drunken Driving, Second Offense

Keith D. Nunes, 47, of 995 Atwood Ave., Johnston, was arrested at about 6:27 p.m. on July 21 and charged with drunken driving, second offense, and cited for refusing to submit to a chemical test.

According to police, they received a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in a green Jeep leaving Westlakes Garage and traveling north on Point Judith Road.

Police located the vehicle in the left-hand only turn lane on Point Judith Road. They noted that the car turned left onto Woodruff Avenue and stayed in the left-hand lane for the Salt Pond Plaza.

However, police said that when this light turned green, the Jeep went straight, and almost collided with head-on traffic as Woodruff Avenue went from two lanes to one past Flood Ford. A traffic stop was made near the Route 1 off-ramp.

Police said that during the stop, Nunes smelled of alcohol. He denied drinking, but police noted that there was a partially full bottle of Karkov vodka on the backseat.

According to police, Nunes consented to field sobriety tests, which he failed. He refused to take a chemical test at police headquarters, allegedly telling police, “I had two beers so I don’t know if I could pass.”

Police said that at about 7:10 p.m., a clerk from Westlakes Garage filled out a witness statement about the incident. He told police that the driver – Nunes – pulled the Jeep on to a curb, and appeared to be swaying and intoxicated when he bought cigarettes.

According to online records, Nunes has more than 10 arrests, dating back to 1991. In August 2011, he pleaded no contest to a Cumberland police charge of drunken driving, which triggered the second offense status for his Narragansett arrest.

Nunes has also pleaded no contest to several felony charges in the past. Nunes served 15 months at the ACI for felony assault in 2004, 18 months in 2000 for domestic assault and five months in 1998 for felony assault with a dangerous weapon.

South Kingstown Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault

Donald H. Price, 41, of 871 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, was arrested at about 12:35 a.m. on July 21 and charged with felony domestic disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct.

According to police, a dispatcher received a 911 call from a Ninigret Road home and noted fighting going on in the background. Police said when they arrived, Price and a family member were fighting and wrestling in the backyard, despite requests from other family members to stop.

Police said that all of the involved parties appeared to be intoxicated. According to police, while attempting to interview witnesses, Price continued to yell and scream, and tried to fight with his family member again.

As a result, he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at this time. Following interviews with witnesses, police added on a charge of domestic disorderly conduct. Witnesses said that Price and his family member began fighting after Price shoved a woman at the home.

Because of past domestic offenses, the domestic charge was elevated from a misdemeanor to a felony. Price was transported to police headquarters, but couldn’t post $500 cash bail. He was then transferred to the ACI as a result.

According to online records, Price has been arrested more than 15 times dating back to 1992, with several resulting in pleas to domestic offenses.

Cranston Man Cited for Suspended License

John H. Kojoian, 34, of 16 Leah Drive, Cranston, was cited at about 12:50 p.m. on July 20 and charged with driving with a suspended license.

According to police, an officer traveling on Galilee Escape Road saw a silver Buick traveling in the opposite direction at a fast rate of speed. Police said the car was clocked at 67 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone.

As a result, a traffic stop was made. Police said a background check of the driver – Kojoian – revealed that his license was suspended on Feb. 24 for failing to pay an out of state ticket.

Police cited Kojoian for the violation, and the speeding. A friend drove the car and Kojoian from the scene.

Providence Woman Cited for Suspended License

Kayla M. Gomes, 19, of 188 Chatham St., Providence, was cited at about 1:50 a.m. on July 20 and charged with driving with a suspended license.

According to police, an officer traveling behind a green Toyota Camry on Old Boston Neck Road saw it drive through a stop sign without stopping. As a result, a traffic stop was made near the intersection of Boston Neck Road and Old Boston Neck Road.

Police said a background check of the driver – Gomes – revealed that her license had been suspended for failing to appear at a court hearing. Police cited her for the license violation, and for running the stop sign, and allowed a passenger to drive the car from the scene.

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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