Gansett Woman Charged With 2nd DUI

Unless otherwise noted, information about the following incidents was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Narragansett Woman Charged With 2^nd DUI

Melanie J. Paolozzi, 60, of 24 Lakeview Drive, Narragansett, was arrested at about 11:01 p.m. on May 4 and charged with drunken driving second offense, resisting arrest and felony drug possession, and cited for refusing to submit to a chemical test and driving in possession of a controlled substance.

After additional investigation, the felony drug possession and driving in possession of a controlled substance charges were not filed.

According to police, while an officer was clearing from a report of a disturbance on Middlebridge Road, he said he was almost hit by a speeding car with a front plate with New York registration.

Police said that no other vehicles were on the road at the time, and the officer was able to make a traffic stop on Torrey Road at the intersection of Route 1.

According to police, when the driver – Paolozzi – was asked about the near-accident, she told the officer, “What’s your problem?” and “I never even saw you.”

Police said Paolozzi smelled strongly of alcohol, and refused to provide police with her license, registration or insurance information, or to step out of the car.

According to police, Paolozzi was asked again to exit her car, at which point she allegedly told the officer she was “going to have my job.” Police said another officer arrived on scene, at which point Paolozzi was told she was under arrest for suspicion of drunken driving.

Police said that Paolozzi became angry, and refused to open her door. Police said that when they opened the door and attempted to remove Paolozzi from the car, she actively resisted arrest and fought against officers. Police noted that she attempted to spit on one officer as well.

According to police, an inventory of the car revealed an open Bud Light can, and a knife near the driver’s seat. Three loose pills were located on Paolozzi when she was searched.

Police said that while processing Paolozzi, she apologized repeatedly and asked officers to overlook the arrest. Police said that when she was informed it wasn’t possible, she became enraged again, and refused to answer any questions or sign any forms.

According to police, Paolozzi was processed and released that day. She is scheduled for arraignment Thursday.

According to online records, Paolozzi pleaded to North Kingstown police charges of reckless driving and driving while under the influence in October 2009.

SK Man Charged With Domestic Disorderly, Trespassing

Paul M. Dubois, 37, of 45 Edgewater Road, South Kingstown, was arrested at about 2:54 p.m. on May 4 and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic trespassing.

According to police, they received a report of a domestic disturbance at about 5:56 a.m. The victim told police that Dubois had arrived at her home despite a no-trespassing order, and had also sent her 41 text messages in a 22-hour span.

After investigating, a warrant was issued for Dubois’ arrest.

Police said that Dubois was notified of the warrant, and turned himself in without incident. He was processed and then released at about 4:35 p.m.

Kingston Man Charged With License Violation, Speeding

Durval P. Machado, 43, of 44 Bayberry Road, Kingston, was arrested at about 1:02 a.m. on May 4 and charged with driving with a suspended license.

According to police, an officer traveling on Mooresfield Road near Broad Rock Road clocked a white Chevrolet at 71 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone. A traffic stop was made.

Police said a background check of the driver – Machado – revealed that his license was suspended. Police said Machado was arrested without incident, processed and then released at about 2:15 a.m.

Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from South Kingstown police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their headquarters. If we’re missing a call or report you’re interested in knowing about, feel free to leave a comment or to send Local Editor Stephen Greenwell a message at Stephen.greenwell@patch.com.

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