RI State Police Charge 13 with DUI over July 4 Holiday, Including Boater

RHODE ISLAND—Twelve people drove a car and one drove a boat while drunk over the Independence Day holiday and are facing charges of driving under the influence, according to the Rhode Island State Police.

The state police, along with local police departments, were out in force over the July 4 holiday weekend. Authorities said that despite the arrests, it was a relatively peaceful and problem-free weekend marked by large crowds, fireworks displays and cooperating weather that jammed beaches and businesses.

Police released the names of the alleged drunk driver. Each was charged with driving under the influence.

Nahun Aceituno, 33, of 62 Devils Foot Road, North Kingstown. He registered a blood alcohol reading of .124 and .128 in two preliminary breath tests.

Dacia M. Broccoli, 28, of 27 Whitehail Drive, Warwick, second offense. She was also charged with refusing a chemical test, second offense.

Matthew A. Young, 34, of 31 Brownell St., Attleboro, MA. He was also charged with refusal.

Devon D. Lavoie, 24, of 31 Cotter St., East Providence He registered BACs of .145 and .144 in two breath tests.

Jose A. Santana, 40, of 1 West Side Road, New Shoreham, also charged with refusal.

Lisa Witter, 51, of 860 Curtis Corner Road, South Kingstown. She registered BACs of .175 and .164 after two breath tests.

Susan L. Lopes, 30, of 123 Radcliffe Ave., Providence, also charged with refusal.

Robert J. Wamukoya, 38, of 114 Davis St., New Bedford, MA. He registered .128 in two breath tests.

Maritza Delarosa, 24, of 696 Charles St., Providence. She registered readings of .096 and .086.

Rasheen Pierce, 23, of 23 Welfare Ave., Warwick. He registered .173 and .160.

Alexander M. Levelle, 25, of 136 Corn Neck Road, New Shoreham, charged with boating under the influence. He registered readings of .096 and .093.