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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Central Coventry Fire Call Log May 7-13

The department responded to 47 calls this week.

  May 7, 2012 6:52 a.m. Engines 4, 5 and Rescue 3 responded to a cover assignment at 15 Foster Dr. 10:15 a.m. Engine 4 and Rescue 3 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 8 Long Pond Rd. 10:28 a.m. Engine 4 and Rescue 7 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 42 Tiffany Rd. 1:47 p.m. Engine 7 and Rescue 7 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 96 Sherwood Valley Ln. 2:17 p.m. Engine 5 and Rescue 3 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 546 Main St. 6:42 p.m. Engine 7 and Rescue 7 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 85 Mile Rd. May 8, 2012 9:34 a.m. Engine 4 and Rescue 7 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at…

Monday, May 14, 2012

Found: All White, Deaf and Blind Cat

Did you or someone you know lose this precious feline?

  The Coventry Animal Shelter has recently found an all white, blind and deaf female cat in the Tiogue Avenue/Williams Street area of town. The sweet girl has a great disposition, purrs constantly and has no other obvious health issues. Animal Control Officer Matt McCormick believes the kitty to be between 5-8 years old and thinks that she may have escaped her home. "She is just an all around good cat and we're currently looking for her owners before we move forward with trying to adopt her out," he said. If you have any information on this animal, call Coventry Animal Control at 822-9106.

WG Police Dispatcher Arrested for Stealing Money

Raymond Tarbox of Coventry allegedly stole the money from the police department evidence room.

  Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, announced today that members of the Rhode Island State Police Detective Bureau arrested a West Greenwich public safety dispatcher, Raymond Tarbox, 33 of 9 Grant Dr., Coventry, for stealing money from the West Greenwich Police evidence room. On May 7, members of the State Police Hope Valley Barracks were contacted by West Greenwich Acting Police Chief, Craig Barone, to advise that he learned money was missing from their evidence room. Barone requested that the State Police conduct an investigation. Members of the Rhode Island State Police Major Crimes Unit learned that on Apr. 19, a citizen responded to the …

richard m eastman

8:43 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

richard wg what he did was wrong but the fact still remains that nobody steels and extorts more from the citizens of our great country than our government and its agents including law enforcement   more ›

Pet Of The Week

Boston Terrier-Chihuahua Mix Needs Loving Home

This little man would love a new family to go home to!

  Ready for an addition to your family? Stop by Coventry Animal Control at 1668 Flat River Rd. to adopt one of these dogs as your own. The pound currently has a four to five-year-old male Boston Terrier-Chihuahua mix who is looking for a new family to call his own. This handsome boy was brought to Animal Control when his owner relocated and could no longer keep him. He has been neutered and is up-to-date on his shots so the adoption fee is only $10. (And who said a little money can't buy happiness?) Animal Control Officer Matt McCormick recommends that this pup be adopted into a home without other animals, as he seems to get a bit anxious around others. He also needs a bit of obedience training, but nothing too serious. "He comes off a bit…

Friday, May 11, 2012

Arrest Log: May 2-9

The following arrest information was supplied by the Coventry Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

  Conner A. Forsythe, 19, 607 Hope Furnace Rd., Hope, charged with driving after denial of license on May 2 at 1:15 a.m. Russel D. Schiller, 38, 1152 Main St. chaeged with possession of Schedule I-V narcotics and driving after denial of license on May 2 at 9:12 p.m. Timothy J. Thurber, 38,  135 Pilgrim Ave., Apt. 28, arrested on a warrant affidavit on May 2 at 8:18 p.m. Byron Jefferson, 42, 142 Madison St., Apt. #3C, Brooklyn, NY, charged with two counts of conspiracy on May 3 at 8:11 p.m. Alexandrea M. Gonzalez, 24, 911 Tollgate Rd., Warwick, charged with violation of a family court protective order on May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Rashmir Mapp, 20, 735 Dekalb Ave., Apt. #1R, Brooklyn, NY, charged with receiving stolen goods, shoplifting and …

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

OMG PD

OMG PD: Bloody Boot, Stupidity With Cars and Citizen Vigilance

We compile the odd, unusual and ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the region.

  Neighborhood Fight Leads to Loss of Teeth Woonsocket Police arrested two brothers last Sunday after they allegedly beat up their neighbor and knocked out several of his teeth. Police officers who responded to the property say the hallway had blood stains all over one area of the floor. When they went to the apartment of the suspects, officers say the man who answered was wearing a bloody work boot and barked "You got a warrant?" He then reportedly poked an officer in the chest. When officers tried to pull the man from the apartment, they say he became belligerent. Another man in the apartment, a brother, was also arrested for simple assault. Later at the hospital, the victim explained that the dispute had started when the brothers made …

Central Coventry Fire Call Log April 30 - May 6

The department responded to 52 calls this week.

  April 30, 2012 9:38 a.m. Engine 4 and Rescue 3 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 982 Tiogue Ave. 10:01 a.m. Engine 7 and Rescue 7 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 700 Matteson Rd. 11:20 a.m. Engine 5 and Rescue 3 responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 546 Main St. 3:10 p.m. Engines 4, 7 and Rescues 7, 3 responded to a vehicle accident with injuries at 2405 Nooseneck Hill Rd. 3:23 p.m. Engine 5 and Anthony Fire Rescue responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 127 South Main St. 4:00 p.m. Engine 5 and Hopkins Hill Rescue responded to an EMS call - vehicle accident with injuries at 20 Woodland Dr., #206. 5:26 p.m. Engine 4 and Rescue 3 responded …

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Lauren Costa

7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Hi Sue, the media is not considered a covered entity by HIPAA. As long as the information is lawfully obtained and disclosed, it is not a violation. This is a great resource for more information on the topic: http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/rtndas-guide-to-health-coverage-under-hipaa427.php   more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

State Police Reports and Legal Logs for Apr. 18-May 6

A collection of various Coventry-related arrests and Grand Jury reports. The following information does not indicate a conviction.

  Wickford Barracks On Apr. 21 at 10:28 p.m., troopers arrested Faye Ann Reels, 37, of 70 South Main St., Coventry, for 1.) Possession of Marijuana; and 2.) Driving in Possession of Controlled Substances. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 North in Warwick. Reels was transported to the Wickford Barracks, processed, arraigned, and released on personal recognizance pending a future Third Division District Court date. Lincoln Woods Barracks On Apr. 26 at At 12:31 a.m., troopers arrested Richard Marold, 23, of 6 Lorraine Ave., Coventry, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – 3rd Offense, B.A.C. Unknown, 2.) Chemical Test Refusal and 3.) Reckless Driving. The arrest was the result of a motor …

Coventry Fire District Swears In Members

Seven men were sworn in at Thursday night's ceremony.

  On May 3 at 6 p.m., seven members of the Coventry Fire District were officially sworn into their positions at a special ceremony held at Club Jogues. Andrew Perra was sworn in as Division Chief. James Perry was sworn in as Lieutenant. The following five individuals were sworn in as firefighters at the ceremony: Stephen Mann, Matt Masciarotte, Jonathan Pascua, Kevin Swanson and Thomas Testa. Mann, Masciarotte, Pascua and Testa were part of the first Coventry Fire District Fire Academy and graduated with National Fire Protection Association Firefighter Level 1-2 training, Hazardous Materials Operations, EMT-Cardiac and numerous other certifications.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Arrest Log: April 25 - May 2

The following arrest information was supplied by the Coventry Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

  Tracy A. Fratus, 34, 119 Windsor Park Dr., charged with driving after denial of license and obedience to a stop sign on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Matthew Kenneth DeAngelis, 23, 31 Taft St., Apt. #2nd, charged with violation of a no contact order on April 26 at 12:10 p.m. Michael M. O'Neill, 27, 4 Barnes St., Apt. #10, West Warwick, arrested on a bench warrant issued from fourth district court on April 26 at 2:16 a.m. Jonathan P. Achey, 24, 1588 Main St., West Warwick, charged with driving after denial of license on April 27 at 6:00 a.m. Richard J. Mahoney, 55, 60 Twin Lakes Ave., charged with driving without a license and operation of a motor vehicle when registration is canceled on April 27 at 7:45 a.m. Kevin J. Rajchel, 27, 34 Harris Ave…

Spring Street

11:09 am on Monday, May 7, 2012

Denise Collins complains jay ficazzola let 9 rent checks expire http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=P0sNLEHORVY&feature=channel&list=UL This is a live video in which you will see & hear ms collins expressing she is not going to reissue 8 checks @ $700 ea that the owner Catherine Ficazzol's son Jay didn't deposit. The 1st half audio is difficult to hear but the 2nd is crystal.   more ›

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