Courtesy: Vincent Vespia Jr. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Island's longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. Along with the then-owner of the Old Canteen, they drew up the costs of owning a yacht on one side of the tablecloth: the slip, the insurance, a crew, maintenance. I think he felt I didnt support him enough. Other promotions were Detective Lt. Montafix Houghton IV to captain, Detective Sgt. A man from Cambridge, Massachusetts died in a New Year's Eve crash on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island, State Police said. Physical Address 1790 Kingstown Road Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: (401) 783-3321 Emergency: 911 Directory Phone & Radio Department Phone Numbers Emergency: 911 Police Emergency: 401-783-3341 Fire Emergency: 401-783-2422 Police Routine: 401-783-3321 Automated: 401-783-3166 (0 for Dispatch) Fax: 401-788-9775 Radio Frequencies residents with unclaimed, The War on Alzheimers: The Battle Continues, 2022 Rewind: Our favorite stories from last year, From Homeless to Hope: An Educators Journey, Our hands are tied: Pawtucket mayor seeks LEOBOR, Providence police officer suspended amid investigation, Shekarchi unveils legislative housing package, Report: No crimes tied to missing FRPD drug logs, Prout defeats Cumberland in first game of DI hockey, BPB shuts out Warwick-Chariho Co-op in Game 1 of, La Salle dominates Mount St. Charles in Game 1 of, Bishop Hendricken tops Barrington in Game 1 of DI, URI women defeat George Washington in A10 conference, Newsmakers 3/3/2023: Mayor Grebien; race for Congress, Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories, 2/24/2023: Rep. Cicilline; special election preview, Tech trends for 2023 to make your life easier, Eye on RI: Cranstons first Country Fest, Man arrested on gun, drug charges in Fall River, Westerly sees increase in catalytic converter thefts, Teacher accused of child molestation on paid leave, Police: Wanted man arrested after East Providence, Former Prov. They also provide a strong foundation for a new incoming chief., Hes been there for so long and I appreciate the fact hes been able to survive in this business; its not an easy business, said Charlestown Police Chief Jeff Allen, who served 26 years in South Kingstown under Vespia. Their objective was to bring down the man who epitomized organized crime in New England: mob boss Raymond L.S.
He succeeded Clinton E. Salisbury who died Dec. 30, 2015, at age 91. Watch Hill, Misquamicut & Dunns Corners FD's utilize Southern League South Fire channel for dispatch/ops.
South Kingstown Police Department | South Kingstown, RI 166 were here. Trevor Richmond to lieutenant, Detective Gary Marquis to sergeant and Patrolman Thomas Bouffard to detective. Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 155.550 : Police Disp. Directions: Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. He will be remembered for his incredible wit and uniqueness, Vespia said. I was offered the job, but wouldnt have had enough time in with the State Police for a pension, so I refused it and went back to the intelligence unit and started doing investigations again, Vespia said in 2012. In 2012, Chief Vespia was the first-ever inductee into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame, for his extraordinary contributions to law enforcement. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr. will retire Nov. 1 after 57 years in law enforcement, the last 35 years as South Kingstown's top cop. Tanzi's bill would make permanent COVID-19 programs that eliminated the need for students to pay for their own meals and, she says, would "encourage schools to purchase food from local farms, ask schools to engage with the community to cook culturally relevant meals and allow parents with means to pay for meals if they choose."
Police Log | North Kingstown, RI We want people to come to event, socialize. Managing editor Liz Boardman and reporter Carla Aveledo contributed to this story. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. SKPD promotes slew of officers as part of outreach effort, By Bill Seymour We have strong support in the community, he said, though noted he was surprised to see protests, the first during his 19 years on the force, last summer in town. Dispatchers maintain an accurate status of Police/Fire/EMS personnel via a computer aided dispatching (CAD) system. Also, two or three times I have heard their ems on this frequency, which I was never able to find before. They last saw each other a week before Ciancis death, at a civic function, where they sat together. A 19-year veteran of the force, he rose through the ranks spending much time in the detective bureau. For instance, South Kingstown Police will join this year for the first time sponsoring on Aug. 3 a National Night Out, a community-building campaign that promotespolice-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, Bucco and Monte said. You brought him to your home?. Patriarca would die of a massive heart attack in 1984 before he could ever be tried. A member of the scam posed as a general in the U.S. military, feigning personal interest in his victims before asking for money. You talk today about the philosophy of community policing that was really the beginning of it, he added. Although Vespias tenure will end Nov. 1, his title will remain. The 2022 Kawasaki KRF1000 UTV was stolen from a home on Waites Corner Road. County pages show all online feeds available that cover areas within that county. Vespia recalls being blunt with the young mayor. If you are suicidal or suffering from a mental health crisis, call or text 9-8-8 for 24/7 access to a trained counselor who can provide support. The Dispatchers and Officers work at 2 separate workstations in the Dispatch Center and have a 3rd Dispatch Workstation available if the call frequency requires a 3rd Dispatcher or Officer. In his life, Cianci would court Vespia to be the citys top cop. The accused? I was planning to rent a car, take a vacation and drive him. Now Im not saying he made up his mind that night, but if I only had the presence of mind to roll up that tablecloth and take it with me it would have been certainly a conversation piece, if not a relic, these days.. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. South Kingstown Scanner Frequencies (Washington County RI) Washington County Scanner Frequencies (RI) Scanner frequencies for Washington County RI (Including South Kingstown Scanner Frequencies) Have an update or correction ? Monte also pointed to programs that will continue such as Trunk or Treat that he and Lt. Francesco Capaldi, Jr, of the emergency medical services, helped to organize last year. High around 40F.
South Kingstown Police Department - Home - Facebook Forget about what Ive done, what my rank was, where Ive worked, and the cases Ive made forget about all that, Vespia said. At the peak of his career, Vespia found himself rounding up wise guys in the Federal Hill neighborhood where he had grown up, and where he learned about virtues like friendship.
SK police chief set to retire after 45 year career with department Thats one thing Ill take with me. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. . RADIO: RadioShack PRO-197 Scanner ANTENNA: Yagi, pointed to South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ. Maybe I wouldnt be in the position I would be in now [if not for him].. Hes always been a fair boss; a fair chief.. 7201. But Vespia hasnt just been in the business for an astounding six decades. He said his definition of friendship is one that is deep. Tanzi's bill would make permanent COVID-19 programs that eliminated the need for students to pay for their own meals and, she says, would "encourage schools to purchase food from local farms, ask schools to engage with the community to cook culturally relevant meals and allow parents with means to pay for meals if they choose." Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph.
South Kingstown Police - South Kingstown Police Department SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, 84, the town's longest-serving top cop, died Tuesday morning at South County Hospital. When Woodmansee was scheduled for release from prison in 2011, after his 40-year sentence was reduced by good behavior, it was revealed Vespia had kept the killers journal in a safe. [Buddy] said to me, I cant let you do that.. I believe that had I ever gone to work for him, it would never have happened, Vespia said. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. On a day neither forgets Dec. 4, 1980 Vespia and Tamburni navigated their squad car to Johnstons 18 Golini Drive. He was 74. He served five years in Fort Dix, a federal prison in New Jersey, a time he later referred to as his vacation., I offered to drive him to Fort Dix, New Jersey, when he had to report to the federal prison there, said Vespia. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent A. Vespia Jr., who will retire next month, is seen in the Dispatch area of the Public Safety Complex in Peace Dale. This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. I stopped receiving South Kingstown police over their assigned frequency of 155.55 approximately two weeks ago. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. Alfred said scrutiny into the now retired EMS Director William Howe, who was suspended last month without pay for failing to hold the necessary state paramedic license, was not a factor in Vespias decision to retire.
Washington County, Rhode Island (RI) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Please call the number below to make an appointment, general questions, or other information. He had the tenacity, he had the drive, he had the talent, he had the smarts, and he was a tough guy, Tamburini continued. Also: Bristol man charged following early morning police standoff | Bowen's Wharf to host 51st tree lighting | more.
The man attacked suffered facial injuries and need to be taken to Rhode Island Hospital, police said. Officers of the South Kingstown Police Department conduct their professional responsibilities in a disciplined manner pledging to uphold the laws of the Nation, State, Town Code, and Rules and Regulations of the South Kingstown Police Department. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. On the other side were the rough numbers hed spend to launch a political campaign. . He was a key player in busting organized crime boss, Raymond L.S. He reaches in the drawer and comes out with an application for him, and he hands me an application, he said. SKPD Chief Vincent Vespia to retire Nov. 1.
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Ive always gotten along with him. Partly cloudy skies. 453.450 The first National Night Out involved 2.5 million residents across 400 communities in 23 states and has grown exponentially in the following years and spread into almost every state in the county. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. Bucco told The Independent this week that officers have routinely had individual community-related projects or just simple efforts, such as pick-up game of basketball with teenagers, over the years. High around 40F. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. Low 28F. Here are six tips from South Kingstown police to avoid becoming a victim during the holiday season. Fifty-seven years is a long time to be a cop, South Kingstowns Chief Vincent Vespia, Jr. said. All operations for both are fully encrypted. Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. Scanner Frequencies for North Kingstown Washington county RI US. Location: 27th Ave & Camelback, Phoenix, az System: Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Simulcast A : Phoenix PD All Precinct Talkgroups, and C Deck. I said, You did what? We used to put newspapers in our shirts to stay warm. Special to the Independent. Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespias upcoming retirement. Interact cooperatively with the South Kingstown School Department, local institutional groups (URI, South County Hospital, and Fire Districts), neighboring police Departments, the RI State Police, multiple State and Federal agencies, and advocacy groups to form partnerships to make South Kingstown a safe community.