A Democratic Special Assistant Attorney General with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office was arrested Thursday night after police say she refused to leave a popular Newport restaurant and repeatedly cited her government status during the incident.
Devon Hogan Flanagan and her companion, Veronica Hannan, were taken into custody at the Clarke Cooke House around 9:51 p.m. on Aug. 14, according to a press release from the Newport Police Department (NPD).
Officers were called after multiple requests to vacate the premises were ignored, prompting a response to maintain public order.
The Clarke Cooke House is a well-known waterfront restaurant in Newport frequented by locals and tourists, which made the disturbance especially notable.
Bodycam footage obtained by GoLocalProv News shows Hogan shouting “I’M AN AG” eleven times while resisting police and at one point threatening an officer, saying, “Buddy, you’re gonna regret this.”
Officers remained firm, with one responding, “Good for you. I don’t give a sh*t.”
Hannan also resisted arrest, reportedly slipping out of handcuffs, kicking, screaming and growling at officers while a crowd gathered outside the restaurant.
Police reports detail the efforts to safely manage both women.
Officers first attempted to escort Hogan and Hannan from the restaurant using verbal commands and gentle physical guidance.
When Hogan continued to resist, she was placed in handcuffs and searched for weapons and contraband before being secured in the rear compartment of a police cruiser.
Hannan also struggled as officers tried to handcuff her.
One officer reported that she tensed her arms, pulled away and verbally resisted, requiring additional physical effort to secure her safely.
Her husband attempted to interfere with the detention, prompting officers to intervene to maintain control of the situation.
Police noted that bystanders had gathered as the commotion unfolded, necessitating extra measures to ensure public safety.
Both women were photographed and processed at the NPD.
Hogan remained uncooperative during booking but was ultimately released with a District Court summons. Hannan was also processed and released.
Misdemeanor arrests such as this one in Rhode Island typically carry potential fines, probation, or other penalties depending on the outcome of a District Court proceeding.
Authorities emphasized that both arrests were related to refusing lawful orders and disturbing the public peace, not other criminal activity, The Gateway Pundit reports.
Flanagan has been employed by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office for approximately seven years and is currently assigned to the Appellate Unit of the Criminal Division, handling appeals in criminal cases, according to The Boston Globe.
Her role involves significant responsibility within the office, including cases that often shape legal precedent in the state.
The incident has drawn statewide attention due to Hogan’s position and her repeated assertions of authority during the arrest.
Following the release of bodycam footage, calls for Hogan’s resignation circulated widely on social media, with critics questioning her conduct and fitness for office.
The arrest highlights the expectations for public officials in maintaining decorum in public settings.
Both Hogan and Hannan face potential fines, probation, or other penalties under Rhode Island law if convicted.
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s office has not publicly commented and Hogan’s current employment status remains unclear.
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