Law Enforcement Officials Board Block Island Ferry Following Reports of Fighting
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Law enforcement boarded the Block Island Ferry Monday night in response to a number of passengers fighting.
Police reportedly took a number of individuals into custody as the ferry completed its trip back to Pt. Judith.
Videos on social media show crowds of people waiting to board the last ferry boats on Block Island back to mainland on Monday night, which is recognized as “Victory Day” in Rhode Island and a holiday for many.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThere was also a large reggae concert at Ballard’s on Monday.
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It marks the latest in a number of incidents at the Rhode Island tourism destination, from underage drinking to reports of assaults.
In July, GoLocal reported that the Rhode Island State Police confirmed an investigation into a sexual assault on the island.
The RISP is currently investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred this past holiday weekend in the Town of New Shoreham. The RISP investigation is still ongoing and not yet completed,” wrote Adam Sholes, legal counsel to the State Police in a letter to GoLocal.
That incident reportedly took place over the 4th of July weekend.
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