Crime & Safety
Newport Arrests: Arson, Vandalism and Assault
The following incidents were reported by the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
- Newport police arrested a 17-year-old Newport man on Sunday night on a felony arson charge and resisting arrest. Police said they saw a small fire in Miantonomi Park around 10:30 at night. When they arrived, police said the teenager fled towards the woods. Newport Fire Department responded to put out the fire.
- Issac Boney, 42, of 90 Girard Ave, was arrested on Sunday around 3:50 a.m. on domestic vandalism charge at Motel 6. He allegedly knocked over and broke large glass and metal coffee table during an argument with his girlfriend.
- Charles Parker, 25, of 414 Waterman Ave, East Providence was arrested on Sunday around 11:00 p.m. for violation of a no contact order and two bench warrants.
- Everett Franklin, 40, of 17 Bournhurst, Plymouth, Mass., was arrested on Saturday around 11:00 p.m. on a simple assault charge at the Newport Grand Casino.
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Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from Newport police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their headquarters.
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