Providence Police Make Gun Arrests Outside Club and Break Up Large Party With 100 Vehicles
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Providence Police Make Gun Arrests Outside Club and Break Up Large Party With 100 Vehicles
Police confiscated three loaded weapons in two separate incidents.
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Dispersing Large Party
Police on patrol in the area of Tingley Street — off of Harris Avenue — said they encountered a gathering of approximately 100 vehicles and people partying shortly after midnight Sunday morning.
According to police, when they approached, vehicles began to drive off — including a Honda Civic — at high rates of speed.
Police said they activated their lights and pulled the vehicle over, at which time the occupants displayed nervous and panicked behavior.
The occupants of the vehicle were removed and searched; the front seat passenger, Jordan Torres, age 21, was found to be in possession of a gun with live cartridges in the magazine, according to police.
A search of the gun’s serial number found it to be stolen out of Connecticut.
Police confiscated the gun; Harris is facing multiple gun charges.
Shortly after 2 AM Sunday morning, police were on patrol in the area of Ibiza Lounge off of Broad Street for the closing of the club.
Police said club security had attempted unsuccessfully to disperse several vehicles in an adjacent parking lot, at which time police activated their siren and approached the vehicles.
According to police, one of the vehicles — a Toyota Avalon with Maine plates — drove off ignoring police commands before finally stopping.
Police said they observed open alcohol containers in the vehicle and observed a bag with a gun lock chain in the back seat.
Upon searching the bag, police said they found two loaded guns.
Police said they secured the guns and arrested one individual who was transported for questioning at Central Station.