Man charged with DUI after ramming into Charlestown police cruiser

Published
June 15, 2026
Location
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Old Post Road
Incident type
Crash, DUI, Pursuit, Shooting

Summary

Dui Crash Charlestown Rhode Island in Charlestown, Rhode Island: A 23‐year‐old driver rammed a Charlestown police cruiser on Old Post Road shortly after midnight and then fled. Police fired their gun during the pursuit, stopped the suspect, who was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jonathan Vasquez Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Man charged with DUI after ramming into Charlestown police cruiser | WPRI.com

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