Newport Man Charged in Connection with Critical Assault
A 21-year-old Newport resident is facing multiple felony charges after a woman was found critically injured yesterday morning following a reported assault.
Newport Police responded to 24 Carey Street around 11:30 a.m. on October 10th, where they discovered a 21-year-old female victim in need of immediate medical attention. The Newport Fire Department transported the victim to Rhode Island Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Domestic violence incidents often have lasting impacts on victims and communities, highlighting the importance of available support resources.
Following an investigation, detectives charged Preston Schuster, 21, of Newport, with two counts of felony domestic assault, felony possession of a knife during the commission of a crime, and two counts of domestic disorderly conduct. Schuster was arraigned at the Newport Police Station by a Justice of the Peace and is being held on $100,000 bail after being unable to post bond. He has been transported to the Adult Correctional Institutions.
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist the victim with medical expenses and recovery. For those impacted by domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support and resources.
Schuster is scheduled to appear in Newport District Court on October 14, 2025.
