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Rhode Island State Police

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Marlborough Man Leads Police on Chase After Hitting Cruiser

Police are investigating whether Marlborough resident James Mullin was intoxicated when he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase in Rhode Island Monday morning.

According to a press release from the Rhode Island State Police, two Massachusetts residents were responsible for the high-speed chase from North Kingstown to Boston Neck Road in Narragansett on Monday morning. James Mullin, 23, of 153 Main St. in Marlborough was identified as the driver of the vehicle. Amy Iacovelli, 20, of 33 Smith Road, Hopkinton was also in the car. Mullin was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, obstruction of justice, driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest. Police said Iacovelli was charged with obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. Contrary to rumors, no shots were fired. However, yesterday Narragansett …

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Increased Holiday Police Patrols Begin

Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.

The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England. State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham earlier this week to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they are being …

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