A Flash player error has occured, please make sure you have the latest Adobe Flash Player. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tools

Riot Breaks Out in Providence After 2 Cars Crash into House

John Eagan

Story Created: May 12, 2008 at 11:16 AM EDT

Story Updated: May 12, 2008 at 3:55 PM EDT

     A riot broke out last night in Providence after police responded to an accident where two vehicles had crashed into a house.
     The accident happened at 49 Crandell Street around 11 pm Sunday night.
     Police had to physically take down one of the drivers for reportedly resisting arrest.
     The crowd surrounding the accident then became unruly, so police attempted to disperse them.
     That is when things got out of control.
     At least one other man was arrested in the chaos.
     Witnesses say the police could have handled the situation a lot better. 
     ABC 6 reporter Malini Basu has the reaction from the 2 men arrested in the incident...

Thursday, May 29 at 8:35 AM Michael Todorovich wrote ...

the police messed up. go figure after we hit the house, Tim was fine, no marks on his face. He should have been arrested for driving without a license and it shoulda been done right there. But no, 9 officers had to dump 2 cans of mace on him and beat him until he passed out. great job boys, you really know how to handle a situation. lemme ask you this, after a car accident, aren't the police supposed to help the people in the cars and not beat them?

Friday, May 16 at 12:17 PM alex wrote ...

i think what the cops did was messed up. It just shows that the police of this time dont care bout the reality they only care bout making themselves look good by bringing in "criminals". Why dont they go on with their time and get the real dirtbags like drug dealers, gangmembers and the dirty cops in their own system

Wednesday, May 14 at 8:52 PM zak wrote ...

they were not resisting arrest you see him squirming because he was getting punched by the police ._.

Wednesday, May 14 at 11:06 AM amber wrote ...

i cant belive you guys hit a house . both of you. but goes to sho for it. wake up next tiem bro. now ur face is effed up cuase u was tired? stay safe for real :]

Tuesday, May 13 at 9:35 AM Lester Murphy wrote ...

The way i see it the police did exactly as they should have. Same story by those arrested. They did nothing wrong, never have...blah blah blah. One guys driving without a license, prolly no insurance. Drives into someones house. Way to go. Keep up the good work PPD!

Monday, May 12 at 1:33 PM Anthony Castaldi wrote ...

i was the driver of the white car that hit. neither of those men were either disorderly or resisting arrest, i witnessed it all first hand, the cops brought down those men with unnecessary force. and unrightfully on arthur's behalf. The police are supposed to protect and serve. no wonder we are so afraid to call them for help, when you do. they cause more problems.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Please post your full name and city on comments.

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

ABC 6 and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Online Poll

Who has the best local 4th of July fireworks display?

  • Bristol
  • Cranston
  • East Providence
  • Fall River
  • Newport

AP Video