Scuffle, Screaming Leads to Citations on Ocean Road

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

Alleged Fight Leads to Two Being Charged With Disorderly Conduct

At about 2:25 a.m. on April 19, police received a report of a loud fight in the area of 812 Ocean Road.

According to police, as they arrived at the residence, they stopped a grey Ford Escape, which was attempting to leave the driveway. Police said that a passenger in the car – URI student Joshua P. Engels, 20, of 184 Boon St., Narragansett – was shirtless, had scratches on his body and blood on his hands.

Police said that when asked about the blood and scratches, Engels told them that he and his friend – URI student Richard J. Acerra, 21, of 819 Ocean Road, Narragansett – had gotten into a verbal argument that escalated into pushing and shoving while walking home from a party.

According to police, several other passengers in the Escape confirmed Engels’ account.

However, police said that when they attempted to speak with Acerra, he screamed at them from the driveway, “Get off my ****ing property!” Police said he then ran into his home.

According to police, when Acerra finally came back outside after repeated knocking on the door, he again screamed, “I know my rights, ****ing leave my property!” Police noted that Accera had blood on his chest and neck.

Police said that when they attempted to interview Accera, he wouldn’t give more than yes or no answers, and instead said he was having a bad week and he had a problem with a fraternity brother.

According to police, based on the blood evidence on the two men and the disturbance to the neighborhood at the time, both were originally only going to be cited for violating the town’s municipal code. Police said Engels accepted his summons and left the area.

However, police said that when they told Accera, he began screaming and shouting again. Police said that Accera walked away from the officer writing his summons, ignored attempts to quiet him, and tried to enter his home.

According to police, Accera’s actions were causing cars to stop and watch, and also disturbing other homes in the neighborhood. As a result, officers attempted to arrest him for disorderly conduct, instead of just issuing him a citation.

Police said that Accera screamed, “No, no, no” and attempted to turn away from officers, before being taken to the ground and handcuffed. An additional charge of resisting arrest was filed as a result.

According to police, Accera was processed at headquarters and then released at about 5 a.m.

Motorcycle Mechanic Charged With License, Vehicle Violations

Craig Wilson, 25, of 1155 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, was arrested at about 5:58 p.m. on April 19 and charged with driving with a suspended license. Police said Wilson is a mechanic at an Exeter motorcycle shop.

According to police, an officer traveling behind Wilson’s motorcycle on Boston Neck Road noted that it seemed to have an aftermarket exhaust system on it. A traffic stop was made near Dunkin’ Donuts as a result.

Police said a background check on Wilson revealed that his license was suspended as of November 2012, and the motorcycle’s registration was suspended as well. As a result, Wilson was arrested without incident, and his motorcycle was towed from the scene.

According to police, Wilson was processed and then released at about 6:45 p.m. He was also cited for driving with a suspended registration.

Unless otherwise noted, the information for this article was compiled from Narragansett police reports, which are available for review by any member of the public at their headquarters on Caswell Street. 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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