NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WWLP) – More than 20 students from the University of Rhode Island have been charged with various offenses since Labor Day.
‘No credible threat’ made to Raynham Middle School Classes began on Wednesday, September 4th however, Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan said 22 University of Rhode Island students are being charged with offenses including underage possession of alcohol, public consumption of alcohol, littering, urinating in public, transportation of alcohol, misrepresentation of age, DUI and social host from September 2nd through the 8th.
On Friday, September 6th, officers were called to the Bonnet Shores neighborhood for a disorderly crowd of people. Two URI students, 20-year-old Jake Dignam and 21-year-old Cody Calkins were arrested and are being charged with multiple offenses, including allegedly assaulting police officers. An officer was injured while breaking up a house party.
At three separate residences, renters and homeowners will be issued Municipal Court summonses for public nuisance violations. Due to a newly amended Public Nuisance Ordinance, renters and their guests may now face $500 fines for their first offense.
“The Narragansett Police Department will continue to arrest and prosecute offenders in the student-renter community who choose to violate town statutes and ordinances,” said Chief Corrigan. “Students are reminded of the potentially life-altering consequences of bad choices, and are urged to show respect for each other, the police, and the community at large.”
According to a statement from the University of Rhode Island, “The University is aware of several incidents that occurred in Narragansett over the past weekend and does not condone the reported behavior. Any involvement by URI students will be reviewed consistent with the University’s Community Standards and Student Conduct System and may result in sanctions, including suspension or dismissal, in addition to any local actions taken. The University appreciates the efforts of local law enforcement and is working closely with the Narragansett police department to uphold and promote the well-being of our community.”
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