At 10:20 AM, Troopers arrested Lauren Cocozza, age 29, of 74 Vernon Street, Apartment #1, Providence, Rhode Island for 1) an Affidavit Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence – Violation of a No Contact Order – First Offense and 2) an Affidavit Arrest Warrant for Domestic Violence - Simple Assault and Domestic Violence - Disorderly Conduct, originating out of the Cumberland Police Department. This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation conducted by Troopers, and the subject subsequently being taken into custody at her residence. The subject was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where she was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and turned over to the Cumberland Police Department.
At 11:05 p.m., Troopers arrested David Washington, age 55, of 153 Pond Street, Unit A, South Attleboro, Massachusetts, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed, and held pending morning arraignment.
At 11:52 p.m., Troopers arrested Vanesa Calle Watts, age 42, of 18 Paisley Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – Second Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where she was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a notice to appear in Sixth Division District Court.
At 2:45 AM, Troopers arrested Kevin Bynum, age 50, of 150 School Street, Taunton, Massachusetts for 1.) Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Admiral Street in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Sixth Division District Court date.
At 3:23 AM, Troopers arrested Jamarri Newsome, age 39, of 174 Main Road, Unit 1, Tiverton, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – 1st Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – 1st Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Eddy Street in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the State Police – Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed, and held pending morning arraignment.
Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov