Multiple Arrests Made Tied to Fight on Block Island Ferry

Multiple Arrests Made Tied to Fight on Block Island Ferry

According to the Rhode Island State Police, on Monday, at approximately 9:35 PM, State Police Troopers, as well as officers from the Narragansett, North Kingstown, and South Kingstown Police Departments, responded to reports of a disturbance on an Interstate Navigation Ferry en route from Block Island to Galilee.

In coordination with local EMS, members of law enforcement boarded the ferry, secured the scene, and arrested seven individuals. In addition, the State Police report two people were injured and were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. 

As a result of the disturbance, individuals were placed into custody, transported to the Wickford Barracks, arraigned in front of a justice of the peace, and released with pending Fourth District Court dates.

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Troopers were assigned to scheduled ferries throughout the night. The above-described incident occurred on an unscheduled ferry that was added late due to overcrowding.

Six additional Troopers were detailed to New Shoreham for the day to assist the New Shoreham Police Department in anticipation of large crowds at Ballard’s Beach Resort. At approximately 6:30 PM, troopers responded to a disturbance at Ballard’s Beach Resort and made an arrest.