Police: Man left 'hundreds' of needles, syringes under West Warwick gazebo

Police: Man left 'hundreds' of needles, syringes under West Warwick gazebo

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Police have arrested a West Warwick man accused of dumping hundreds of hypodermic needles and syringes underneath the Arctic Majestic Gazebo over the weekend. (Courtesy: West Warwick Police Department) William Otte, 56, was taken into custody Sunday afternoon and charged with one count of vandalism. Investigators believe Otte scattered the uncapped needles and syringes under the gazebo overnight Sunday. Officers not …

Arrest made in connection to hundreds of needles left in West Warwick park

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The West Warwick Police Department announced Monday that an arrest was made in connection to vandalism done at the Majestic Gazebo. According to police, 56-year-old William Otte, of West Warwick, is charged with leaving hundreds of hypodermic needles and syringes around the popular public hangout spot. Officials said an officer who was patrolling the area at 4 a.m. on Sunday, found hundreds of hypodermic needles and s…