Rhode Island State Police Arrest Eight Subjects for Driving While Intoxicated During the Holiday Weekend

Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that as a result of our efforts to continue to make our highways safer, members of the Rhode Island State Police have arrested eight (8) subjects for Driving While Intoxicated during the New Year’s Holiday weekend.

The following is a list of subjects, who were arrested for Driving while Intoxicated:

Victor M. Sotelo, age 36, of 221 California Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (BAC Unknown)
• Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test
• Disorderly Conduct

James J. Martin, age 32, of 385 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (Blood Results Pending)
• Driving Without a License
• Superior Court Warrant
Ryan D. Rooney, age 30, of 13 Laurel Street, Johnston, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (.148/.162)

Brittney L. Pereira, age 22, of 15 Pembroke Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (.135/.145)

Michael O. Quarles, age 30, of 663 Broad Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (BAC Unknown)
• Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Joel A. Medina, age 31, of 112 Washington Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (BAC Unknown)
• Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test
• Reckless Driving

Michael F. Mahoney, age 40, of 62 Waldeck Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts
• Driving Under the Influence – 1st Offense (Blood Results Pending)
• Driving with a Suspended License

Stephen P. Chatowsky, age 46, of 148 Woody Hill Road, Hopkinton, Rhode Island
• Driving Under the Influence – 2nd Offense
• Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

In total, Troopers effected 62 arrests, investigated 61 accidents and issued 694 summonses during the holiday weekend.