Police: Man reported he was bodyslammed in Johnston
Jan 12, 2025
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- Police are investigating after a man reported that he was body-slammed in Johnston on Saturday.
Chief Mark Vieira said the man, 28, told police this happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Lyman Avenue and Springfield Avenue while he was jogging to a nearby bike path.
According to Vieira, the victim didn't have any injuries.
There isn't a suspect in custody at this time. Vieira said the victim described the person who assaulted him as a white man wearing a dark colored jacket.
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