Crime & Safety
NK Police Log: DUI Suspect Drove With Flat Tires, Open Trunk
The following information was supplied by the North Kingstown Police Department.
SK Teen Arrested on the Way to Petco
William Joseph Murphy, 19, of 481 Old North St. in South Kingstown was arrested Aug. 13 at 9:20 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana.
According to reports, Murphy and his friends were on their way to Petco in Warwick when they were pulled over for speeding. During the traffic stop, police allegedly smelled marijuana and told the trio the car would need to be searched. Upon hearing this, Murphy allegedly said, “Want me to just give it to you?” and pulled out two marijuana cigarettes from the passenger-side console.
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Other Arrests...
Joseph Lambert, 35, of 200 Yorktown Rd. in North Kingstown was arrested Aug. 8 at 12:20 a.m. on charges of driving with a suspended license.
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Edward J. Varone, 24, of 68 Merle St. in Warwick was arrested Aug. 8 at 4:30 p.m. on charges of driving with a suspended license. He is scheduled for arraignment in Third District Court on Aug. 28.
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