Crime & Safety

Police Log: Arrests at Autumnfest

The following arrest information was supplied by the Woonsocket Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Grabbing of beer leads to stabbing

Thomas George Lamoureux, 51, of 154 Pond St. was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend's brother, then leaving the scene to go to Autumnfest.  According to reports, Lamoureux went to visit a girl at 56 Hazel St. late Saturday afternoon. The girl was out, but she arrived home via taxi with beer and according to her brother, David Michaud, Lamoureux "rushed his sister and tried to take her beer." The girl reportedly pushed Lamoureux away and Michaud told police the suspect pushed his sister back.

Upset that Lamoureux pushed his sister, Michaud told police that he walked towards the suspect carrying a wheelchair. A struggle ensued and according to Michaud, when he escaped Lamoureux's grasp, he saw that he'd been cut. Reports state that Michaud had a three-inch cut which would require stitches.

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Lamoureux allegedly left the scene and was located by detail officers and EMTs at Autumnfest. It was discovered that the suspect also had warrants and he was taken in on charges of domestic assault, larceny under $500, domestic vandalism and felony assault with a dangerous weapon.

Desperate for a beer

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William Charron, 21, of 380 Blackstone St. was arrested at Autumnfest around 7 p.m. Saturday evening after a detail officer refused to let him in to the Beer Garden. According to reports, Charron pleaded with the officer, then walked around to the side of the area and climbed a ten-foot chain link fence to get in. According to reports, he landed on a picnic table that was full of patrons. When as officer grabbed him to escort him out of the garden, Charron allegedly resisted, escaping the officer's grasp twice. Two officers were knocked to the ground while trying to arrest Charron and patrons began throwing beer at them. Charron was taken in for disorderly conduct.

Other police activity

Brett George Coderre, 21, of 137 Crawford St. was arrested on Clinton St. around 10 p.m. for disorderly conduct.

Robert Gonzalez, 24, of 240 South Main St., Attleboro, was arrested at for disorderly conduct.


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