At 1:30 PM, Troopers arrested Matthew Dampier, age 32, of 5 Rolling Hill Drive, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Violence - Simple Assault, and 2.) Domestic Violence - Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of troopers responding to 5 Rolling Hill Drive, Exeter for a well-being check and subsequent investigation. Mr. Dampier was transported to South County Hospital for evaluation, where he was arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and misdemeanor released with a future Fourth Division District Court date.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov