RI State Police Make 22 DUI Arrests on St. Patrick's Day Weekend

The following is a list of subjects, who were arrested and their pending charges:

David N. Nelsson, age 32, of 19 Urquhart Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs(BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Stacy Mancyak, age 35, of 54 Clearview Drive, Richmond, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs(BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Nicholas Salvatore, age 27, of 3642A Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, Providence, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs(BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Abby Svenson, age 28, of 825 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .150, Phase II .146)

Derrick Perrin, age 21, of 160 Fenner Hill, Hope Valley, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence(Phase I .259, Phase II .263)

Joel Vega, age 33, of 3 Belknap Street, Dedham, Massachusetts • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs(BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Jason Goddard, age 27 of 103 Arthur Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .213, Phase II .205) • Driving Without a License

Juan Mendez, age 55, 101 Reservoir Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .256, Phase II .271) • Leaving the Scene of an Accident-Property Damage Attended Vehicle

Peter Fortune, age 37, of 944 Lorimer Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .193, Phase II .178)

Robert W. Sullivan, age 55, of 19 Tappan Street, Providence, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs(BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test • Assault on a Police Officer • Resisting Arrest • Obstruction of an Officer in the Execution of their Duty • Disorderly Conduct

Adam Fontaine, age 27, of 213 Vine, Pawtucket, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .205, Phase II .220)

Michael Woods, age 26, of 84 Pavilion Avenue, Rumford, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Crystle Pierel, age 26, of 41 Thomas Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Michael McGuill, age 51, of 677 New Boston Road, Fall River, Massachusetts • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Melanie Bessette, age 21, of 170 Angell Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Richard Vargas, age 31, of 44 Samuel Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Brent Grayson, age 24, of 216 Dulude Avenue Woonsocket, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test • Operating on a Suspended License

Michael Santos, age 42, of 32 Noella Avenue, Coventry, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .214, Phase II .210)

Robert Rickey, age 34, of 1046 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, Massachusetts • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .164, Phase II .164)

Henry Deleon, age 34, of 560 Western Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts • Driving Under the Influence (Phase I .184 Phase II .183

William Henderson, age 45, of 4 Park Avenue, Harrisville, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence. (Phase I .325, Phase II .331)

Orlando Lopez, age 22, of 220 Hamilton Street Providence, Rhode Island • Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown) • Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Troopers were on patrol on Route 146 South in the Town of North Smithfield when they observed a silver BMW bearing a Rhode Island registration operating erratically. The vehicle was stopped on Route 146 South near Sayles Hill Road. Troopers approached the vehicle and noticed that the windows were down and the occupants were smoking inside the vehicle with a small infant in a child seat, covered with a blanket. Troopers identified the operator as Orlando Lopez, age 22, of 220 Hamilton Street, Providence, RI. Also in the vehicle were two other adults, including the infant's mother. Lopez was taken into custody for suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks. He refused to submit to a chemical test and was held overnight pending an arraignment at Sixth Division District Court this morning. The vehicle was driven from the scene by a passenger, who was not impaired.

The Rhode Island State Police will continue to aggressively enforce the motor vehicle laws with increased emphasis on speeding, driving while impaired, aggressive driving, texting violations, seatbelt and child restraint violations. We believe that by continuing these enforcement efforts, it makes the highways safe for all travelers.

Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell stated, "I commend our Troopers' efforts over the weekend, and we can measure, at the minimum, twenty-two people were prevented from killing or injuring themselves and an unknown amount of innocent people." Driving while impaired with an infant inside the vehicle is reckless behavior, and we are working with the Governor's Office and the General Assembly to enhance the penalties for those who put children in peril."

Motorists are reminded that they can immediately report dangerous drivers or hazardous roadway conditions to the police by dialing 911 or *77 on your cell phone.

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