Judge Frank Caprio dismisses red‑light summons after valet claim and testimony about financial hardship

Providence — Judge Frank Caprio dismissed a red‑light summons against Haley Odell after Odell and a family witness said a valet may have been driving and the defendant described housing and financial strain.

The courtroom exchange began when Judge Frank Caprio confirmed the defendant's identity and the charge tied to summons number 174096, an alleged right‑turn violation at Waterman and Gano. The judge questioned Odell about her work and living situation; Odell said she bartends on weekends at the Whiskey Republic and that she is trying to save because her roommate is pregnant and she needs to move out.

The judge pressed factual points about who was driving. Odell said, "I wasn't actually driving," adding that valet staff had access to the car keys. The judge called Marissa, identified in court as Odell's daughter, to the front; Marissa said she had been in a corner and had not seen the incident on the video. The judge said they would review the recording.

After hearing the testimony and noting Odell's financial circumstances, the judge accepted a request to dismiss the case. Inspector Quinn, present in the courtroom, indicated he would not overrule the judge. Caprio said he "would have made the same judgment as well" and announced the matter's dismissal.

"Dismiss it," the judge told the parties; he then offered a parting, "Good luck." The hearing closed, and the segment concluded with the program narrator noting the courtroom's compassionate approach.

The case was resolved on the record by judicial dismissal; no formal vote or further court scheduling was stated in the transcript.