Press Release

On March 17, 2024 at 7:07 p.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Joseph M. Gersuny, age 59, of 50 Granite St., Harrisville, RI.  This was the result of a call for a disturbance on Granite St.  Mr. Gersuny was charged with Domestic Violence=Simple Assault and/or Battery, 1st offense and Domestic Violence-Disorderly Conduct, 1st offense.  Mr. Gersuny was held overnight and was transported to the RI 6th District Court the following morning for his arraignment.

On March 17, 2024 at 7:43 p.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Keri L. Mammone, age 40, of 253 Tarkiln Rd., Harrisville, RI.  This was the result of a call for a suspicious person on Tarkiln Rd.  Ms. Mammone was charged with Vandalism/Malicious Injury to Property and Disorderly Conduct.  Ms. Mammone was held overnight and was transported to the RI 6th District Court the following morning for her arraignment.

On March 21, 2024 at 12:09 p.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Jessica L. Peltier, age 41, of 17 Mendon St., Apt. 3, Worcester, MA.  This was the result of a prior motor vehicle crash being investigated by members of this Department.  Ms. Peltier was charged with DUI, BAC Unknown, 1st offense and Reckless Driving and other Offenses Against Public Safety, 1st offense.  Ms. Peltier was released on a summons to appear in the RI 6th District Court at a later date.

On March 21, 2024 at 11:36 p.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Peter Walpole, age 50, of 234 Colwell Rd., Harrisville, RI.  This was the result of a call for a suspicious auto on Mt. Pleasant Rd.  Mr. Walpole was charged with DUI, BAC Unknown, 1st offense.  Mr. Walpole was released on a summons to appear in the RI 6th District Court at a later date.

On March 22, 2024 at 12:04 a.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Christopher M. Braley, age 51, of 62 Hayward St., Hopkinton, MA.  This was the result of a call for an erratic driver on Chapel St.  Mr. Braley was charged with DUI, BAC Unknown, 1st offense.  Mr. Braley was held overnight and was released the following morning on a summons to appear in the RI 6th District Court at a later date.

On March 22, 2024 at 9:02 a.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested a 16 year old juvenile.  The juvenile was charged with Simple Assault and/or Battery and Disorderly Conduct.  The juvenile will be referred to the RI Family Court at a later date.

On March 24, 2024 at 1:28 a.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Joseph F. Laforge, age 38, of 75 Crystal Terr., Pascoag, RI.  This was the result of a traffic stop on Wallum Lake Rd.  Mr. Laforge was charged with DUI, BAC Unknown, 1st offense and Reckless Driving and other Offenses Against Public Safety.  Mr. Laforge was held overnight and was released the following morning on a summons to appear in the RI 6th District Court at a later date.

On March 24, 2024 at 2:21 a.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested Michael R. Gallant, age 51, of 32 Oak Terr., Mapleville, RI.  This was the result of a call for a disturbance on Oak Terr.  Mr. Gallant was charged with Domestic Violence-Disorderly Conduct, 1st offense.  Mr. Gallant was held overnight and was brought before a Bail Commissioner later that morning where he was released on a summons to appear in the RI 6th District Court at a later date.

On March 25, 2024 at 9:14 p.m. members of the Burrillville Police Department arrested a 17 year old juvenile.  The juvenile was charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Specified Felonies, Felony Assault and/or Battery, and Disorderly Conduct.  The juvenile will be referred to the RI Family Court at a later date.

For the week of March 17 to March 24 Burrillville Public Safety Departments responded to 858 calls for service.  These include Emergency Medical 37, Assault 3, Fire Structure 1, 911 Hangup Calls/Open Lines 1, Fire Brush 1, Erratic Driver 3, Carry Permit 1, Fire Smoke Investigations 1, School Patrol Check 11, Fingerprinting/Processing 2, Site Checks 486, Fire (Other) 3, School Security Posts 39, Property (Returned) 2, Vandalism 1, Background Checks 14, Fraud 1, VIN Checks 21, Disorderly Conduct 1, Keep the Peace 2, Assist Other Agency 5, Dispersal/Loitering 1, Motor Vehicle Crashes 5, Property (Found) 2, Neighbor Dispute 1, Fire Chimney 1, Shoplifting 1, Alarm House 3, Funeral Detail 1, DMV 4, Disturbance General 1, Abandoned Motor Vehicle 1, ATV/Dirt Bikes 1, Alarm Business 1, Suspicious Auto 4, Information 4, Domestic Disturbance 1, Disturbance Neighbors 2, Open Door/Window 1, Animal Complaint 8, Traffic Posts 42, Fire Box Alarm 1, Parking Complaint/Violation 1, Well Being Checks 9, Follow Up Investigations 13, Traffic Stops 199, Suspicious Person 5, Other/Unknown 3, Traffic Hazard 2, Transport/Other 2, Trespassing 1.