WPRI’s Patrick Little Arrested and Charged with Assault By Newport Police
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Newport Police arrested WPRI Anchor Patrick Little for "simple assault or battery" and disorderly fighting, according to a Newport Police report.
The incident took place on Sunday morning at approximately 1:00 a.m. at the Newport Blues Cafe.
“Patrick Little anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on WPRI and FOX Providence and Eyewitness News at Noon. Patrick was promoted to news anchor in May of 2010,” according to his bio.
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The arrest report cites that Little was "suspected of using alcohol" and the force used was "personal weapons -- hands, feet, etc."
According to the report, “Disorderly Conduct 11-45-1: Thomas Patrick Little was a disorderly party when he intentionally and knowingly engaged in fighting. On 10/6/2019 at approximately 0100 hours Officer Sherman, Officer Drane, and I were in the area of One Pelham East, 270 Thames Street, for bar closing. While in the area we heard yelling coming from the area of the Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames Street, and responded on foot. Sgt. McGregor also responded."
"We are aware of the incident and are conducting our own review of the facts. We have no comment at this time," said WPRI 12 management in a statement to GoLocalProv.
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