Police Log
      Drunk driving charged Keith Bogues, 26, of Newport was charged Jan. 22 with driving under the influence after he was stopped on Route 138 for speeding and swerving. Bogues also refused to take a Breathalyzer test, police said. He is scheduled to appear in Newport District Court Feb. 2, police s...
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Fire & EMS runs
      10:00 a.m., Jan. 14, EMS 1 was sent to Starboard Street to assist a patient. 10:48 a.m., Jan. 15, EMS 1 went to Pleasant View Drive on standby for the fire department. 1:42 p.m., Jan. 15, EMS 1 was dispatched to Pemberton Avenue on standby for the fire department.
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Court news
      Dispositions in Newport District Court Heather Skiba, 29, of Troy, N.Y., had a charge of domestic vandalism dismissed Jan. 19 as part of a plea agreement.
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Town Hall records
      The following construction permits were filed recently in Town Hall: Building permits Joy Kules received a permit Jan. 8 to reroof the house at 188 Conanicus Ave., work estimated to cost $4,500. Peter and Judith Twombly received a permit Jan. 8 to make roof repairs at 43 Marine Ave., work estim...
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