UPDATED: Warwick Police Officer Charged with Assault for Role in Incident at Prov. Bar
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UPDATED: Warwick Police Officer Charged with Assault for Role in Incident at Prov. Bar
The officer being charged is Kyle Fitzsimmons, age 28.
Details on his arraignment have not been released.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Kyle Fitzsimmons has been charged by the Providence Police Department with 1 count of Assault on persons 60 years of age or older causing bodily injury, a felony," said Warwick Police Chief Officer Brad Connor.
"In accordance with the RI Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights he has been suspended without pay," he added. The Warwick Police Department Office of Professional Standards is conducting an administrative investigation into the matter and once the criminal case has concluded we will be prepared to handle the matter appropriately."
About Incident
The assault occurred shortly before midnight last Thursday at the Brass Monkey on Allens Avenue in Providence.
The victim had reportedly been removed from the premises shortly beforehand for unruly behavior.
Fitzsimmons reportedly then went through a bar window and assaulted the individual and fled the scene.
As GoLocal previously reported:
Providence Police Detectives Major David Lapatin confirmed that there is currently an investigation underway.
“There was an assault — we are investigating,” Lapatin confirmed to GoLocal last Friday. “We believe an off-duty Warwick Police officer was involved. The victim did go to the hospital and has since been released.”
Warwick Police Chief Brad Connor released the following to GoLocal last Friday morning:
"We are aware of an incident that took place last night in the city of Providence involving 3 of our officers. We have been in touch with the Det Div from PPD and understand that they are currently investigating the matter but no arrests have been made at this time. We will cooperate to every extent possible with their investigation. We hold our officers to high standard and will not tolerate any inappropriate or illegal activity.
We look forward to the opportunity for transparency but at this time we will not be making a public statement as doing so could violate the LEBOR and jeopardize our ability to file administrative charges."