Pawtucket Man Arrested on Obstruction Charge in Warwick

Keane Perry also had an outstanding warrant for a non-criminal charge

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:51am

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A 52-year-old Pawtucket man, Keane Perry, was arrested following a traffic stop on Bald Hill Road in Warwick, Rhode Island on April 13, 2026. Perry was charged with obstructing an officer in execution of duty and also had an outstanding warrant for a non-criminal charge.

Why it matters

Traffic stops and arrests for obstructing officers can raise concerns about police conduct and civil liberties, especially when combined with outstanding warrants for non-criminal charges. This incident highlights the need for transparency and accountability around law enforcement interactions with the public.

The details

According to the Rhode Island State Police, Keane Perry was taken into custody at 9:34 a.m. on April 13, 2026 following the traffic stop on Bald Hill Road in Warwick. In addition to the obstruction charge, Perry also had an outstanding Sixth Division District Family Court bench warrant for a non-criminal charge of body reciprocal.

  • Keane Perry was arrested at 9:34 a.m. on April 13, 2026 following a traffic stop.
  • In a separate incident on April 13, 2026, Victoria Barclay of Providence was arrested at 5:54 p.m.

The players

Keane Perry

A 52-year-old man from Pawtucket, Rhode Island who was arrested for obstructing an officer and had an outstanding warrant.

Victoria Barclay

A 53-year-old woman from Providence, Rhode Island who was arrested on charges related to fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Keane Perry will be allowed to post bail for the obstruction charge and outstanding warrant.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the complex issues surrounding police interactions, civil liberties, and the criminal justice system, especially when non-criminal charges are involved.