Narragansett Police Charge 22 URI Students During First Week of Semester

According to authorities, one officer was injured in the incident. Police did not provide further details about the officer's injuries.

Police said charges against both men would be filed at a later date.

“The university is aware of several incidents that occurred in Narragansett this past weekend and does not condone the reported behavior,” school officials said in a statement provided by police.

Student involvement in the alleged incidents will be reviewed under the university's community standards and student conduct system “and may result in sanctions, including suspension or dismissal, in addition to any local action taken,” university officials said.

“The university appreciates the efforts of local law enforcement and works closely with the Narragansett Police Department to protect and promote the welfare of our community,” the school said.

According to police, tenants and homeowners in three properties will also receive court summonses this week for alleged violations of the new “Ordinance for the Prevention of Public Nuisance.”

“The Narragansett Police Department will continue to arrest and prosecute offenders in the student-tenant community who choose to violate the city's laws and ordinances,” Police Chief Sean Corrigan said in a statement. “Students are reminded of the potentially life-changing consequences of poor choices and are urged to show respect for one another, the police department and the community as a whole.”

Christopher Gavin can be reached at [email protected].