Bristol Police: Arrests for drugs, domestic violence, breaking & entering

Posted 10/30/26

Monday, October 19 At 3:01 p.m. an Addy Drive resident complained that their neighbor’s fence was broken and their dogs kept coming onto their property. At 4:47 p.m. an erratic operator was …

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Bristol Police: Arrests for drugs, domestic violence, breaking & entering

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Monday, October 19

At 3:01 p.m. an Addy Drive resident complained that their neighbor’s fence was broken and their dogs kept coming onto their property.

At 4:47 p.m. an erratic operator was reported on Metacom Avenue, however they were gone on officers’ arrival.

At 7:46 p.m. a caller reported a suspicious male party walking up the bridge from the Portsmouth side.

At 8:30 p.m. a summons was issued to a operator who was reported driving their motor vehicle erratically at Chestnut and Hope Streets.

Tuesday, October 20

At 6:28 p.m. a Bradford Street resident reported damage to their fence.

Wednesday, October 21

At 1:21 p.m. an Elmwood Drive resident complained that a neighbor was dumping trash in their trash bin.

At 2:38 p.m. a Metacom Avenue business requested to speak with police regarding a shoplifting incident, though the subject was no longer on the scene.

Friday, October 23

At 9:08 p.m. a caller complained about loud music coming from the event tent at the Bristol Harbor Inn.

At 9:46 p.m. a Thames Street caller reported a loud group in the area traveling in an unknown direction. They were gone on officers’ arrival.

Saturday, October 24

At 10:21 a.m. a State Street resident called to report an unwanted male in their apartment.

At 11:31 a.m. Christopher deSouza, 54, of 118 Church St., Apt. 2, was charged with possession of a schedule I-V controlled substance, 10 g or less, as well as intent to manufacture or deliver. Charged in the same incident, same charges, were Nelson A. Amaral, 51 of 16 Saint Elizabeth St. and Zachary R. Archambault, 35, of 54 Wapping Dr.

At 12:43 p.m. a Rosedale Drive resident called to complain that their neighbor is threatening him over a deceased animal in the road.

At 3:15 p.m., a resident contacted Tip411 to report a juvenile riding an ebike on Fales Road, however they were gone on officers’ arrival.

At 5:15 p.m. a resident again reported a juvenile riding an ebike on Fales Road.

At 8:21 p.m. a Fales Road caller reported a truck revving their engine, however responding officers found nothing.

At 8:45 p.m. a caller complained of loud music coming from the event tent at Bristol Harbor Inn however responding officers did not observe any violations and no action was taken.

At 11:07 p.m. a Tupelo Street caller reported a large group of people fighting outside.

Jaquan Jones, 35, of Providence, was arrested for breaking and entering, felony assault, felony narcotics possession, and attempted larceny, amongst other offenses. Jones broke into an apartment at 423 Wood St. and was discovered in the commission of the crime before being taken into custody by police. Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch would like the public to know that this is an isolated incident and there is no present, or persistent, threat to the community regarding this incident. Jones was presented in 2nd District Court on Monday, Oct. 26 and issued $20,000 surety bail. The Bristol Police Department is still actively investigating this incident and the surrounding circumstances, and further information will be made available as the case progresses.

Sunday, October 25

At 12 a.m. Shannan M. Mello, 31, of 154 Fatima Dr. was charged with domestic violence, simple assault and/or battery, first offense.

At 1:44 a.m. a Richmond Street caller reported seeing remotely on her home camera that someone was touching the gas line attached to the house.

At 9:42 p.m. a male party was dispersed from the Richmond Street area having been determined to be suspicious.

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