Cops: Man Steals Keys While at Hospital, Takes Car Upon Exit

A 19-year-old Newfield Ave. man was arrested by police Saturday after allegedly stealing a car from the Tully Center parking lot after receiving medical treatment there, police announced Monday morning.

Police said Bacilio Martinez was reportedly received some stitches and, as he was leaving the center at approximately 6 p.m., spotted car keys on a chair near the counter. Martinez allegedly picked up the keys, took them out to the parking lot and found the car to which they belong, police said, likely by using the automatic key fob to unlock the car form a distance.

Shortly after Martinez allegedly drove away in the car, it was reported stolen and patrol units spotted the vehicle near by on Forest Street. At Forest and Grove streets, Martinez allegedly spotted the patrol unit following him and jumped out of the vehicle, attempting to run from the scene, authorities said. 

Martinez was caught and arrested a short distance later. He faces charges of first-degree larceny, second-degree burglary, operating a vehicle without a license and resisting arrest. He was due in court Monday.

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Other Arrests

Andrew C. Cummings, 38, of Lafayette St., was charged Sunday evening with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, criminal violation of a restraining order and four counts risk of injury to a child.

Isaias Gutierrez-Paiz, 38, of Henry St., was charged Sunday night with second-degree breach of peace.

Ramirez Maria Jose, 25, of Main St., was charged Sunday night with first-degree failure to appear.

Stanley LesPerance, 25, of S. Pacific St., was charged Sunday morning with second-degree assault and second-degree robbery.

Minerba Oquendo, 56, of Tresser Blvd., was charged early Sunday with illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Jose Rivera, 41, of Maple Ave. in Naragansett, RI, was charged early Sunday with illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and failure to insure a private motor vehicle.

David Robertino, Jr., 21, of Ingleside Dr., was charged early Sunday with illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle.