NARRAGANSETT — Chief Sean Corrigan reports the Narragansett Police Department arrested 7 individuals following a large fight at The Block Island Ferry dock.
On Saturday, June 16 at 8:12 p.m. Narragansett Police responded to The Block Island Ferry, 304 Great Island Road for the report of 20-30 individuals actively fighting.
Officer Brandon Gagnon was first to arrive on the scene and immediately requested backup. Upon arrival, officers witnessed a large group of individuals fighting each other.
As officers were making arrests, numerous individuals began interfering and were given warnings to stand back or they would be arrested for obstructing.
As a result, seven individuals were arrested on the scene. Two individuals were transported to area hospitals via ambulance for treatment of injuries sustained during the fight.
The following individuals were arrested at the scene:
MANEUL PINA, AGE 42, OF BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with:
- Felony Assault
- Resisting Arrest
- Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty
- Disorderly Conduct
GILDA ANTUNES, AGE 28, OF BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty.
ELSA LOPES, AGE 31, OF BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with:
- Simple Assault
- Resisting Arrest
- Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty
- Disorderly Conduct
HENRY LOPES JR., AGE 32, OF PROVIDENCE, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.
VICTOR MANUEL GOMES DEPINA AGE 39, OF BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with:
- Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty
- Disorderly Conduct
MICHAEL GOMES LOPES AGE 36, OF BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with:
- Resisting Arrest
- Disorderly Conduct
A JUVENILE, AGE 16, was arrested and charged with:
- Simple Assault
- Disorderly Conduct
PINA, ANTUNES, ELSA LOPES, HENRY LOPES JR., MANUEL GOMES DEPINA, GOMES LOPES and A 16-YEAR-OLD JUVINILE are expected to be arraigned in District Court 4th Division on Monday.
This is an ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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