Middletown Arrests: Weapons, DUI, Disorderly Conduct

David Medsker, 53, of 56 Brandon Rd., Cranston was arrested on Saturday morning around 2:04 on a second offense DUI charge of .10-.15.

Police pulled Medsker over after he allegedly drove past a cruiser at a high rate of speed, honked his horn and a passenger yelled out the window.   Police said Medsker denied drinking alcohol that night, but said he smelled of alcohol, his face was flushed, his speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot.  

Police said when he started the walk and turn test, police asked Medsker why he was not counting.  He allegedly replied that it was because he was counting in his head.   He then counted aloud and missed heel to toe in every step, said police   He failed the rest of the field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest.

At the station, Medsker blew a .112 and a .118, said police.

Christopher Larose, 24, of North Providence was arrested on Saturday morning around 2:10 a.m.  after police found marijuana and weapons in his car. Police initially pulled over Larose because his car was registered to a different vehicle than what he was driving.

Police said a search turned up a large kitchen knife, several .40 caliber guns, two pistol magazines and marijuana.   Larose was charged with a license or permit required to carry a pistol, weapons other than firearms prohibited and possession of marijuana.  He was also cited with operation of an unregistered vehicle, presence of alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle and inspection sticker required.


Jacobe Fink, 20, of 137 Rosevelt Ave. was arrested on Saturday at approximately 9:36 p.m. after police received a complaint that a male was seen breaking into Island Sports on Aquidneck Avenue.   Police said Fink appeared to be in a confrontation with a witness when they arrived on-scene.  Fink allegedly attempted to swing a fist at the arresting officer and resisted arrest once he was brought to the ground.  

Fink reportedly told police that he had run out of gas, skateboarded to the surf shop and jumped the fence to find a gas can. Fink was charged with disorderly conduct, simple assault and resisting arrest.  

Marie Colon, 21, of 90 Girard Ave., Newport, was arrested on Friday around 6:00 p.m. when police were called to the Dollar Store on West Main Road for the report of a fight in progress. Colon allegedly provoked a fight with a woman who was shopping with her husband and three children.  Colon reportedly also has a child with the victim’s husband.  Colon was charged with disorderly conduct as well as an active bench warrant.