A Rhode Island state prosecutor, Devon Flanagan, was arrested after a confrontation with Newport Police Department officers in August. Bodycam footage captured Flanagan repeatedly asserting her position as a state prosecutor, yelling at officers and claiming she would ‘regret’ being arrested. The incident, which has sparked a probe by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, involved Flanagan being detained for trespassing. The office has confirmed that they are reviewing the case and have not yet disclosed any disciplinary actions. In addition to Flanagan, Veronica Hannan, who was also present during the incident, was arrested and faces charges related to her conduct. Both individuals are scheduled to appear in court. The case has raised questions about the appropriate handling of such situations for individuals in public service.