Providence College Basketball Player Arrested on Domestic Charge

Duncan Powell faces disorderly conduct allegations after incident in Cranston

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:29pm

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Duncan Powell, a 23-year-old Providence College men's basketball player, was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct following a disturbance at a residence in Cranston, Rhode Island, according to police records.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving student-athletes can raise concerns about campus culture and disciplinary policies, as well as the broader issue of how colleges handle allegations of misconduct by their players.

The details

Police records indicate that Powell was arrested as a result of a disturbance at a residence in Cranston. He was charged with domestic disorderly conduct, though the specific details of the incident have not been publicly released.

  • The incident occurred on March 29, 2026.

The players

Duncan Powell

A 23-year-old men's basketball player at Providence College.

Cranston Police

The law enforcement agency that arrested Powell and charged him with domestic disorderly conduct.

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What’s next

The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, and Providence College may also conduct its own internal review of the incident.

The takeaway

This arrest raises questions about how colleges address allegations of misconduct by student-athletes and the broader issue of domestic violence on college campuses.