Providence Police Arrest Man After Leaving Club With Gun and Open Container

Providence Police Arrest Man After Leaving Club With Gun and Open Container

Providence police arrested a man after leaving a club in the city early Friday morning. 

Johsua Pimental, age 21, is being charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test, operating a vehicle with unsealed alcoholic beverage, and illegal possession of a firearm. 

 

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About Incident  

Shortly after 1 AM Friday morning, Providence police on patrol in the Broad Street area said they observed Pimental exit Aqua Bar & Lounge and get into his car.

According to police, Pimental began to drive erratically, with oncoming vehicles flashing their lights.

Police said they conducted a traffic stop of Pimental’s vehicle at the intersection of Broad and Aldrich Street, and detected a strong odor of alcohol. 

Due to what police said was Pimental’s suspicious behavior, they asked him to exit the vehicle; police said they found a cup containing alcohol, an open liquor bottle, as well as a gun.

Pimental refused to submit to a chemical test.