Any police constable of Newport or of Middletown, viewing any offense committed in violation of § 11-44-16, shall immediately arrest the offender, whether in Newport or in Middletown, and cause him or her to be prosecuted for the offense as soon as may be possible before the district court. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 279, § 59; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 62; G.L. 1923, ch. 397, § 62; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 70; G.L. 1956, § 11-44-17.
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