Rhode Island 18-year-old arrested in beach stabbing as hundreds of teens packed area
An 18-year-old from Rhode Island has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident at a crowded beach. Willy Medina, who was already out on bail for a weapons offense, faces charges of felony assault. The stabbing occurred on May 19, resulting in three individuals sustaining minor injuries.
- ▪Willy Medina, 18, was arrested by Rhode Island State Police on May 22, 2026.
- ▪The stabbing incident took place at Narragansett Town Beach, where hundreds of teenagers were present.
- ▪Three people were found with minor stab wounds, and Medina is charged with one count of felony assault.
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US News Rhode Island 18-year-old arrested in beach stabbing as hundreds of teens packed area By Louis Casiano, Fox News Published May 23, 2026, 3:55 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Three stabbed at crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens pack area, police say Deputy shot three times in hospital ER after stopping to help stranded motorist 'Illicit' version of fentanyl linked to deadly New Mexico incident that sickened first responders A Rhode Island teen who was already out on bail for a weapons offense has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at a crowded beach earlier this week that sent beachgoers fleeing in panic.
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