Police Log: 'Short' Man Allegedly Assaults Two at Bar

Teen Playing Hooky Found on Featherbed Lane

Those looking for proof of truancy on Featherbed Lane need only look at last week’s police logs. Officers were checking the area near the fish ladder where recent juvenile activity had been reported. They found a 16-year-old Annaquatucket teenager who told police he had left school around 9:30 a.m. According to the officers who searched the area of the old stone mill foundation nearby, it was “quite evident” that people had been hanging out there as there was a “smell of urine and feces” in the area.

NK Teen Charged With Driving on Suspended License

Anie M. McAdams, 19, of 141 Stone Gate Drive, was arrested March 15 at 8:30 p.m. on charges of driving on a suspended license. A North Kingstown police officer was on his way to serve a Municipal Court summons to McAdams when he saw her car traveling toward him. According to the officer, McAdamas failed to stop at an intersection and almost hit his cruiser when she took a right hand turn.

Budget Inn Guest Issued No-Trespass Order for Gillian's Ale House

A 55-year-old Massachusetts man is no longer welcome at following an altercation on St. Patrick’s Day. The man was intoxicated and trying to start fights with other patrons, according to employees. After he was told to leave the establishment, the man allegedly returned a short time later and began acting in the same manner once again. When two employees told him to leave again, the man allegedly began to act aggressively toward them and said he could “take them.” When officers arrived, they found that the man had locked himself out of his room at the Budget Inn, located behind Gillian’s. Police have issued a no-trespass order for Gillian’s to the man.

'Short' Individual Assaults Two in Bar Fight

Brian Patrick Kelly, 36, of 26 Overlook Road in Holbrook, MA, was arrested March 17 at 1:20 a.m. on two counts of simple assault and one count of disorderly conduct.

When officers arrived at , they found a group outside in the parking lot. According to police, the bar’s owner told officers he and at least one other person had been assaulted by “a short individual wearing a black shirt.” As officers spoke with the bystanders, said short individual appeared and spoke with officers.

According to reports, the man — identified at Kelly — initially denied any involvement in an assault, though he had blood and scuff marks on his knuckles, and a smear on the back of his head. Police allegedly found a small pocket knife on Kelly, who they reported appeared to be intoxicated.

According to the bar’s owner, Kelly had been “acting up” all night and was asked to leave after he tried to get into fights with bar patrons. Kelly reportedly refused to leave and allegedly punched the owner in the face and neck. According to reports, other patrons and employees joined in the effort to get Kelly out of the building. Kelly allegedly punched the bar’s bouncer, and pushed him down a flight of stairs in the front of the bar. The man’s face hit the ground, cutting his nose and chipping two teeth.

After Kelly was brought to the North Kingstown Police Department, officers say he became uncooperative and began acting disorderly. According to reports, he yelled at officers at one point, insinuating that he wanted to fight them. Kelly also allegedly refused to give police basic information, such as weight, height and telephone number.

Other Arrests...

Cidalia M. Baptista, 27, of 582 Devils Foot Road, Apt. C308, was arrested March 14 at 6 p.m. on charges of driving on a suspended license and following a warrant for her arrest out of Third District Court.

John Iannone, 62, of 7 Amana Drive, Apt. A in Johnston, was arrested March 15 at 11:52 a.m. following a warrant for his arrest.

Robert M. Hamond, 20, of 35 Old Baptist Road, was arrested March 18 at 10:04 a.m. on charges of driving on a suspended license.