Crime & Safety

Police Seize Firearms From Prudence Island Man

Portsmouth police seize 13 firearms from a Prudence Island man this past weekend after responding to a domestic dispute, according to The Portsmouth Times. 

Lee A. Sprague, 59, of 132 Alden Ave., Prudence Island, was arrested on Saturday after police received a report of a domestic disturbance at the Prudence Island transfer station. 

Sprague apparently became involved in an argument with a Prudence Island woman at the transfer station. He was charged with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic larceny of under $1,500.

Police also seized 13 firearms from Sprague, according to The Portsmouth Times. 

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