Police: 18-year-old accused in burglaries tried to choke officer
June 28. 2017 10:08PM
RYAN GOBIN
NEWPORT — An 18-year-old Newport man suspected of attempted burglary tried to choke a local police officer while being booked at the station, police said.
Ryan Gobin faces a variety of charges ranging from felony attempted burglary and resisting arrest to felony assault and felony theft by unauthorized taking.
Gobin's arrest followed a report Tuesday night at 8:30 of a man going through cars in the area of the Newport Village Apartments on Whipple Road.
While conducting that investigation, police were called to an occupied home a short distance away on Sunapee Street where a man was interrupted trying to gain entry.
Soon after, police saw a man meeting the description of the burglar at nearby Pinnacle Bait and Tackle, off Sunapee Street. The man started to flee but was taken into custody.
Evidence found on Gobin upon his arrest linked him to events earlier Tuesday evening.
Police said their investigation includes criminal activity in and around the Birchwood Grove area of town, specifically the Alexander Avenue and Willow Road areas. Gobin may face more burglary charges, police said.
While being booked by officer Dakota Titorenko on Tuesday, Gobin attacked and tried to choke him, police said.
Police said Gobin was restrained after a brief altercation.
Titorenko suffered minor injuries. He was treated by the Newport Ambulance Service and was able to return to duty.
Gobin, who was out on bail on unrelated charges, was arraigned Wednesday and remains held without bail at the Sullivan County House of Corrections.
He is to appear for a probable cause hearing on July 5 in the Fifth Circuit Court Newport District Division Court.
Crime
Newport
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