NEW: Barrington Doctor Arrested Under Social Host Law

NEW: Barrington Doctor Arrested Under Social Host Law

The Barrington Police Department arrested Bruce Becker of 26 Bullock Avenue on July 30, charging him under the state's social host law following a party where underage drinking allegedly took place.

Becker, who holds and MD and MPH, is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Professor of Behavioral & Social Sciences at Brown University and attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital.

Police responded to to a "reported loud party" on Bullock Avenue at 10:18 PM on July 30, where they encountered underage youth and open containers of alcohol.  According to the report, police seized bottles of champagne, vodka, as well as open and empty cans of beer.  

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Becker told police he was having at party for his son and had purchased soda, but denied knowledge of underage drinking taking place to police.  Police also noted that Becker told several of the partygoers not to take a PBT, or breathalyzer, when given the opportunity by police before they left.  

Becker was taken to police headquarters where he was processed and charged under the state's social host law.  He was released on bail under personal recognizance set at $2000 at 12:40 AM on July 31, and is due in 6th District Court on August 7 at 9 AM.  

Read copy of redacted Barrington Police report here.

Read copy of state law regarding "Furnishing of procurement of alcoholic beverages for underage persons" here.