Cranston Police Arrest Motorbike Vandal Who Used Helmet to Smash Police Cruiser Window

Cranston Police Arrest Motorbike Vandal Who Used Helmet to Smash Police Cruiser Window

Cranston Police announced on Tuesday the arrest of another suspect who was involved in the illegal, organized and reckless ATV and motorbike ride through Cranston streets on New Year’s Day.

Nicholas Zabawar, age 19, of Warwick, was apprehended by police and charged with vandalism and reckless/eluding conduct. 

According to police, during the incident, which was captured on surveillance video an individual is seen smashing out the rear window of a police cruiser with his helmet. The same individual then fled the scene and eluded police officers.

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“These violators continue to deny and pass culpability while showing no signs to cease this dangerous and reckless behavior that continues to endanger the motoring public as well as themselves," said Major Todd Patalano. "We will continue to track down all violators of the law in this case and gradually we will apprehend all involved as we  continue to investigate this incident."

"Cranston Police has been contacted by many residents and witnesses who are fearful of this activity and have offered their assistance," he continued. "The Cranston Police plan on making more arrests in this case as the investigation continues.”

About Investigation

The Cranston Police Department Detective Division developed information that led to the execution of a court-authorized search warrant at Zabawar’s residence, where detectives seized the red Honda motorcycle that Zabawar was operating during the incident. It was located by detectives in a detached garage on the property along with several pieces of evidence linking him directly to the crimes of vandalism and eluding police. 

Zabawar was identified in the surveillance video during the arrest of another violator in the same incident, and is seen on surveillance video taking his motorcycle helmet and smashing the rear hatch window of the cruiser, all while a Cranston Police Officer is attempting to arrest Shyanne Boisvert, for Reckless Driving/Eluding Police, Simple Assault, Resisting Legal or Illegal Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct.

The Cranston Police were assisted by the Warwick Police Department in the execution of the search warrant at Zabawar’s residence in the City of Warwick.