1/20/2021
North Smithfield Police make two drug arrests
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department made two drug-related arrests within one week of each other earlier this month.
According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the department arrested Kerrie Dugas, 42, on Jan. 5 after receiving information that she had been selling fentanyl in multiple jurisdictions. Police observed Dugas in what appeared to be a hand-to-hand transaction in the parking lot of the Li l General on Great Road. After the transaction was complete, police say they approached Dugas vehicle and found a large bag of suspected fentanyl and cash in her hand. They arrested her and obtained a warrant to search her vehicle, finding another 20 grams of fentanyl, 34 suboxone strips and $3,742.92 in cash.
DUI
On Dec. 22, at 12:24 a.m., Troopers arrested Tony Gomes, age 45, of 113 Clark Street, Apt. 2, New Bedford MA for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs- 1st Offense â BAC Unknown. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the Town of East Greenwich. The subject was transported to the State Police Headquarters, processed, arraigned before a Justice of the Peace and released to a responsible adult.
Possession
On Dec. 22, at 12:24 a.m., Troopers arrested Evans E. Stroman, age 37, of 41 Mitchell Street, Apt. 3, New Bedford MA for Possession of Controlled Substance- Schedule I-V (MDMA). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the Town of East Greenwich. The subject was transported to the State Police Headquarters, processed, arraigned before a Justice of the Peace and released.
12/16/2020
RIDOT reviewing crashes after latest pedestrian accident
The RIDOT is reviewing crashes near the Sayles Hill Road intersection after another pedestrian crash on Route 146 led to a man’s hospitalization last week. (Breeze photo by Lauren Clem)
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation said on Monday the agency is reviewing recent crashes near the Sayles Hill Road intersection after a man was struck last week trying to cross Route 146, the second serious pedestrian accident to happen in the area this year.
Charles St. Martin, RIDOT chief of public affairs, said the agency has made improvements to make the intersection safer for pedestrians by installing pedestrian signals and pushbuttons for crossing the highway. He pointed out some crashes, including the most recent one, have taken place away from the crosswalk and signals intended to improve safety.