Officer Spots, Arrests Man With Hit and Run Warrant Outside City Side

Woonsocket Police Officer Matthew Durnham was patrolling in the area of Market Square when he spotted Corey Lucchesi, 25, leaving the City Side Restaurant at 74 South Main St. at about 4:35 a.m. March 22.

Durnham watched as Lucchesi crossed the street to the Market Square parking lot. The officer reported he knew Woonsocket Police had an arrest warrant out for Lucchesi for an Oct. 19 hit and run crash at 328 Cass Ave. and driving with a suspended license.

Durnham confirmed the warrant with dispatch and then arrested Lucchesi with the assistance of two other officers. Durnham transported Lucchesi to Woonsocket Police Headquarters, where he was processed and  placed in a cell without incident.