DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 

While on a fixed post on Hartford Avenue on March 23 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Officer Richard Xon observed a white SUV travel past his location at a high rate of speed, above the posted 35 mile per hour limit. Xon estimated the vehicle to be traveling at approximately 55 miles per hour.

The vehicle then turned onto Memorial Avenue and briefly pulled into a driveway before reentering Hartford Avenue, traveling the wrong way on the one-way street.       

A traffic stop was initiated and the officer made contact with the driver, identified as Conner Elias, 24, of 147 Pine Hill Road in Scituate. The officer noted in his report that Elias had the smell of alcohol on his breath and exhibited signs of intoxication. When asked why he pulled into the driveway and proceeded the wrong way, Elias allegedly told the officer he knew he was speeding and tried to avoid the police.

Elias reportedly stated that he had been drinking at a bar in Providence and was on his way home. He admitted to having a few drinks and believed he was over the legal limit. He was then asked to submit to a series of standardized sobriety tests, which he agreed to while other officers responded to the scene. 

A preliminary breathalyzer test produced a blood alcohol content (BAC) reading of .230 percent. At that time, he was placed under arrest for suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. He was transported to police headquarters and his vehicle was towed from the scene.  

At the station he consented to another breathalyzer test, which resulted in BAC readings of .189 percent and .187 percent, likely due to the time between tests.  

Elias was charged with driving under the influence, first offense with a BAC above .15 percent, speeding (11+ mph over the limit), first offense, and a one-way travel violation. He was later released with a Third District Court summons.  

BENCH WARRANT 

At approximately 4:50 p.m. on March 22, Officer Patrick Gendreau observed an individual outside of a residence on Greenville Avenue. He reported he recognized the man as Richard Parrillo, 50, of 81 Stone Avenue in Warwick, who had outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Officer Gendreau turned into the driveway, and Parrillo allegedly quickly tried to make his way into the residence. The officer instructed Parrillo to return to his cruiser, where he confirmed his identity. Parrillo also acknowledged to the officer that he was aware he had multiple outstanding warrants, which dispatch personnel later confirmed.

Parrillo was placed in handcuffs, searched, and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later transported to the Adult Correctional Institutions. 

Editor’s Note: The preceding police log information has been taken arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department