COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) -- A 33-year-old man was arrested after a disturbance at a polling site in Rhode Island on Tuesday, according to authorities.

The Coventry Police Department said they received a report about a man who was being disruptive to voters and political supporters at Maple Root Baptist Church at around 10:15 a.m.

The church is a registered polling location for Coventry.

Police said 33-year-old Timothy Masse allegedly confronted voters, political supporters and election staff by yelling obscenities and vulgar remarks.

Masse continued the behavior after the officers' arrival, and police said he was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Police said Masse will be arraigned before a bail commissioner.