At 10:43 PM, Troopers arrested Tyrone Hazard, age 25, of 215 Illinois Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty and 2.) Driving with Suspended License - 4th Plus Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop and subsequent foot pursuit on Potters Avenue in the City of Providence. Hazard was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks where he was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a Notice to Appear in Sixth Division District Court.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov