At 8:56 AM, Troopers arrested Joseph Pitocco, Age 39, of 56 Maywood Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault/and or Battery – First Offense 2.) Domestic Disorderly – First Offense. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a domestic disturbance on Route 146 South in the City of Providence. Pitocco was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and transported to Sixth Division District Court for arraignment.
Media Contact: Captain Mark D. McGehearty, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5608 or rispdps@risp.gov.