19-year-old Fall River teen granted bail after admitting to vandalizing Tiverton business

TIVERTON RI- A 19-year-old from Fall River is facing multiple charges after damage occurred at a local business.

According to Captain Michael Miguel, on Wednesday, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers of the Tiverton Police Department responded to 400 Main Road, American Dream Gas, for a report of debris in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers observed a trash bin knocked over and debris strewn throughout the area. Officers further observed several fuel pump digital screens intentionally damaged. During a subsequent investigation, officers were able to observe video surveillance footage of a possible suspect. 

Officers conducted a search of the surrounding area. At the intersection of Main Road and State Avenue, officers observed a male matching the suspect’s description sleeping on a bench. The male, identified as 19-year-old Jadon B. West of Fall River MA., was detained and transported to Tiverton Police Headquarters. During questioning, West admitted to causing the damage at American Dream Gas. West was taken into custody and charged with three counts of vandalism and one count of disorderly conduct. 

West was held overnight at Headquarters and later transported to 2nd Division District Court in Newport. Bail was set at $1000 surety. West’s next scheduled court date is April 18, 2024.