Crime & Safety

SK Police Log: Driving, Alcohol Violations

South Kingstown police site several for driving and alcohol violations.

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

Connecticut Woman Charged With License Violation

Micayla E. Buckley, 23, of 182 Quinnipiac Ave., North Haven, CT, was arrested at about 3:11 a.m. on Jan. 20 and charged with driving with a suspended license.

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According to police, an officer noted a car parked near the middle of the roadway on Route 138 near Omer Drive, before it made a three-point turn. Police said a check of the plate revealed the registration expired in April 2012, and a traffic stop was made near Keaney Road.

Police said a background check of the driver – Buckley – revealed that her Connecticut driver’s license was suspended as of January 2012. As a result, she was arrested without incident.

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According to police, Buckley was processed and then released at about 12:20 p.m. She was also cited for driving with an expired vehicle registration.

Alcohol Violations

- Giovanni Graziosa, 18, of 22 Wilbur Place, Bronxville, NY; Ryan Brown Mueller, 19, of 7 South Drive, Larchmont, NY; and Samuel J. Treinish, 19, of 11 Inwood W. Lane, Cortlandt Manor, NY, were cited at about 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 and charged with possession of alcohol by a minor.

According to police, an officer clocked a BMW driven by Treinish at 42 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone on Route 108. A traffic stop was made.

Police said that during the traffic stop, a 12-pack of Budweiser was visible on the rear seat.

According to police, when they asked Treinish to open the trunk, he claimed they needed a warrant. At that point, they noted that they had probable cause to search the trunk because of the visible alcohol in the front of the car, and he popped the trunk, revealing a case of Natural Light beer.

Police said the alcohol was confiscated and destroyed, and the three were cited for possession. Treinish was also cited for transportation of alcohol by a minor.

Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from South Kingstown police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their headquarters. 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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