On the night of October 31, 2026, Cranston police responded to a Halloween party at 58 Weston Avenue, where up to 150 people gathered, many of whom were minors. Six individuals were arrested in connection with the event, including four juveniles and two adults. Officers reported that attendees, some as young as 15, were observed consuming alcoholic beverages, and several fleeing the scene created safety hazards by running through traffic. The Providence Police Department and Rhode Island State Police assisted in managing the crowd [1].
The adult resident of the home, 47-year-old Silvia Acevedo, was arrested for furnishing alcoholic beverages to underage individuals. She acknowledged hosting the gathering, which she described as a smaller event for her 17-year-old daughter’s friends. Police found discarded alcohol containers and open liquor bottles at the scene. Acevedo was charged with one count of furnishing alcohol to minors and held for arraignment. Meanwhile, 52-year-old Mathias Henebury of Johnston was arrested for interfering with an officer during the dispersal of attendees. He faced charges including obstructing an officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct [2].
Henebury was also charged with simple assault and resisting legal or illegal arrest. He was held pending arraignment before a Justice of the Peace. Henebury, 52, of 19 Custer Avenue, Johnston, interfered with officers attempting to apprehend a juvenile, leading to the additional charges.
Four Juveniles Face Charges Following Police Intervention
Four juveniles were arrested for offenses such as obstructing officers and disorderly conduct. Three female minors, aged 15 and 16, were identified as having consumed alcohol, with one additionally charged for possessing marijuana. Preliminary breath tests confirmed alcohol presence. The parents of the juveniles were notified and took custody of the minors. Police noted the event posed significant safety risks due to the large number of attendees and underage drinking [3].
Adult Resident Charged for Hosting Event
Acevedo, the home’s adult resident, was charged with facilitating underage alcohol access. Police stated the gathering involved the availability and consumption of alcohol by minors, despite her claim that it was intended to be a small party. The incident highlights risks associated with unsupervised large gatherings, as noted by the Cranston Police Department. Henebury’s arrest followed his resistance during the enforcement of the juvenile’s apprehension, leading to additional charges [1].
