Crime & Safety
Middletown Arrests: Disorderly Conduct, DUI
The following arrests were reported by the Middletown Police Department. An arrest does not imply a conviction.
Man Allegedly Harassed Customers Waiting for Pizza
Alexander Murray, 50, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., was arrested last night around 9:00 after he allegedly bothered customers and staff at Aquidneck Pizza on Aquidneck Avenue.
Murray appeared to be heavily intoxicated, said police. He allegedly tried to push a female customer out of the way, swore at her and harassed her.
When an employee offered to call him a taxi, Murray reportedly answered, “I’ll fix your jaw and I don’t want to go down that road with you.”
When he was arrested, he was uncooperative, swore and threatened the officers, said police. He was charged with disorderly conduct.
Man Allegedly Drank Beer While Driving and Urinated in Public
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Archia Murphy, 44, of 969 West Main Road was arrested at approximately 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. A witness called police with the complaint that Murphy was drinking a Heineken while driving down West Main Road and pulled into the West Marine parking lot and urinated. Police said when they arrived, Murphy got into his vehicle and put it in reverse.
Murphy was cited for driving under the influence, disorderly conduct and driving with an expired license. A breathalyzer registered his blood alcohol content at .167 and a .162.
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