Legal Opinion
State v. Portes
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Decided January 14, 2004No. 2001-567-C.APublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FLAHERTY, Justice.
On June 28, 2000, three officers from the North Providence Police Department responded to 1605 Douglas Avenue, apartment 10, in that town as a result of a 9-1-1 call made by an unidentified male who reported a disturbance at that location. Because there was a language barrier between the caller and 9-1-1 operator, the municipal police officers who responded were unaware of the precise nature of the disturbance precipitating the call. Upon arrival, Officer Paul Martellini approached the front door of the apartment while Officers Scott Godin and Breit secured the rear…
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