7 charged, 2 injured in incident on Block Island Ferry that brought heavy police presence

The Rhode Island State Police today released details regarding the incident on the Block Island Ferry last night.

Just after 9:30 p.m., Troopers from the Rhode Island State Police, as well as officers from the Narragansett, North Kingstown, and South Kingstown Police Departments, responded to reports of a disturbance on an Interstate Navigation Ferry enroute from Block Island to Galilee. In coordination with local EMS, members of law enforcement boarded the ferry, secured the scene, and arrested 7 individuals. 2 people were injured and were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

As a result of the disturbance, the following individuals were placed into custody, transported to the Wickford Barracks, arraigned in front of a justice of the peace, and released with pending Fourth District Court dates.

Michael Carvalho, age 26, of Providence, RI was arraigned on the charge of Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior).

Laurie R. Cassandra, age 30, of Providence, RI was arraigned on the charge of Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty.

Chevron R. Towns, age 20, of Providence, RI was arraigned on the charge of Weapons Other than Firearms Prohibited.

Abdou Njie, age 37, of Pawtucket, RI was arraigned on the charge of Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior).

Trent Manning, age 32, of Providence, RI was arraigned on the charge of Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior).

Deavon Silva, age 20, of Pawtucket, RI was arraigned on the charge of Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior).

Miguel G. Silva, age 36, of Pawtucket, RI was arraigned on the charge of Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior).

Troopers were assigned to scheduled ferries throughout the night. The above-described incident occurred on an unscheduled ferry that was added late due to overcrowding.

6 additional Troopers were detailed to New Shoreham for the day to assist the New Shoreham Police Department in anticipation of large crowds at Ballard’s Beach Resort. At approximately 6:30 p.m., troopers responded to a disturbance at Ballard’s Beach Resort and arrested Jacob Dorbor, age 30, of Providence RI for Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior). Dorbor was later released with a pending Fourth District Court date.