NEW: “Road Rage” Incident in RI Leads to Arrest on Weapons and Drugs Charges
Monday, July 13, 2020
The Rhode Island State Police arrested a Florida resident on weapons, narcotics and other criminal charges after a reported "road rage" incident in the Town of East Greenwich Sunday evening.
At 10:10 p.m. Rhode IslandI State Troopers from the Wickford Barracks received an E-911 call reporting an alleged "road rage" incident on Route 4 northbound in the area of Division Road involving a motorist who had displayed a handgun and baton to another motorist.
Troopers subsequently located the motorist who allegedly displayed the handgun and baton, and seized a loaded .357 Smith and Wesson revolver, ammunition, as well as suspected cocaine and marijuana from the vehicle.
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Francis was also alleged to be operating under the influence of liquor and or drugs.
Troopers transported Francis to the Wickford Barracks where he was charged with:
1) Felony Assault With a Deadly Weapon (2 Counts),
2) Using a Firearm when Committing a Crime of Violence (2 Counts)
3) License or Permit Required for carrying a Pistol
4) Carrying of Weapon while Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs
5) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V (Cocaine)
6) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs – 1st Offense – B.A.C. Unknown
7) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test
8) Weapons other than Firearms Prohibited
9) Disorderly Conduct
10) Possession of Marijuana.
Francis was held overnight pending an arraignment the Third Division Court in Warwick today.
