Police: Melee at Black Sheep in Downtown Providence, Bar Security “Uncooperative,” 2 Arrested

Police: Melee at Black Sheep in Downtown Providence, Bar Security “Uncooperative,” 2 Arrested

A bar in downtown Providence was the location of a disturbance involving over 100 people overnight, GoLocal has learned. 

A beer bottle was reportedly thrown at police outside of The Black Sheep on Westminster Street - and police say bar security was “uncooperative” during the incident.

Two people were arrested; a security guard reportedly threatened police. 

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Police have responded to calls in recent years to the bar, including suspected cocaine overdoses inside the establishment. 

 

About Incident 

Shortly after 1 AM Sunday, police were called to Black Sheep for a report of a large disturbance. 

When police arrived, officers said there were reportedly over 100 people in front of the bar, and a beer bottle was thrown at a police cruiser.

Police said they immediately shut the bar down; according to police, bar security was reportedly uncooperative and refused to provide their names. A security guard also reportedly threatened officers. 

According to police, two people were arrested. 

Marcus Espinal, 27 and Adriel Vigniero-Diaz, 19 were taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct. 

When reached for comment bar owner Oscar Worthington said questions would need to be referred to the bar’s attorney Nick Hemond.