Principal functions of the Police Department include, but are not limited to: Captain Houghton is currently deployed with the RI National Guard in Kuwait. Vespia recalled one hitmans reward for the dirtiest of work. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Islands longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia said. RISCON use is only for interop. He said that idea came after visits to homes in which he didnt see books. Hes always been a fair boss; a fair chief.. Administer traffic detail program for road projects, etc. North Kingstown's police presence at that time consisted of a Town Sergeant who also served as the Town Clerk; in 1941 that man was Elmer Edwards. A member of the scam posed as a general in the U.S. military, feigning personal interest in his victims before asking for money. Saying Rhode Island "can't afford" to go back to pre-pandemic days where students were unable to eat at school because their parents couldn't afford to pay for them, Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. Most recently Bucco was captain of operations, but with his new promotion hell be second in command and have a strong focus overseeing Ewing-Chows more cemented community approach. At 79 years old, Vespia is the only leader the department has known since 1981. The entire third shift of Coventry Police officers, who were eventually convicted of the crime. I stopped receiving South Kingstown police over their assigned frequency of 155.55 approximately two weeks ago. 166 were here. In 1981, nearing mandatory retirement from the State Police, he applied for the job in South Kingstown. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia told The Independent in February. But he also gave us the leeway for us to do what we needed to do. He was a key player in busting organized crime boss, Raymond L.S. I guess I aint a young man anymore.. He thought I was a good policeman, and he always treated me with respect. Another consideration is a community service corps to work with the department on non-law enforcement matters, such as discussions with University of Rhode Island officials about noise or rowdy student behavior on rental properties in town and assist with monitoring parking rules, Bucco said. The retiring chief was replaced by his assistant, Deputy Chief Chase, who in turn retired in September of 1949. Other projects or efforts will include more social media notices about safety tips and information from the department, a citizens police academy to offer a look beyond simple explanations about law enforcement operations and outreach to elderly citizens to help them recognize scams. Vespia believes there are fables to this day about Raymond L.S. I woke up one morning and I said to my wife, You know, I really dont want to go to work today, Vespia said. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. - Chief Joel Ewing-Chow closed the book this week on his 26-year career in law enforcement, retiring from the South Kingston Police Department. 1790 Kingstown Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. I believe he just should have known what was happening around him and didnt know, and thats what caused his demise.. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. A new deputy chief and a designated community resource officer are among the South Kingstown Police Department promotions taking effect this month. This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. The public safety building can be viewed and recorded on closed circuit TV cameras and monitors located in the dispatch center. Townwide EMS/Rescue provided by Westerly Ambulance Corps on its own frequency, Please login with your Premium Subscriber Account, To learn more about our premium subscription program please see: RadioReference Premium Subscription, Rhode Island Statewide Communications Network (RISCON), Charlestown PD and EMS use the RISCON system for communications. Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. C crusher13 Newbie Joined May 12, 2010 Messages 1 Location Rhode Island May 14, 2010 #1 I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Fire and EMS services are provided by Richmond and Wyoming Fire Districts. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. What would seal Vespias place in history was his unrelenting work in the war on organized crime. He succeeded Clinton E. Salisbury who died Dec. 30, 2015, at age 91. He wasnt going to buy a skiff. Cianci turned to Vespia for help with this dilemma. Occasionaly I will hear one bit of info transmitting. He received the Neil J. Houston Jr. Justice Assistance Award in 1995 from then U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Weather Alert: Messy Mix This Morning with Strong, 2 high schoolers credited with saving friends life, RI lobster trap tag washes ashore on Scotland beach, Sports legends among Mass. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. Vespia said he was unable to speak with The Independent this week, citing scheduling issues. I had shaken hands with [Town Manager] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it., From day one, I missed hands-on detective work, Vespia said in 2012. One day, Cianci and Vespia were at the Old Canteen restaurant. Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. Also: Bristol man charged following early morning police standoff | Bowen's Wharf to host 51st tree lighting | more. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. So did it suffer? SOUTH KINGSTOWN South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr. said that in life, if you have good friends you can count on the fingers of one hand, you are a lucky person. I believe that had I ever gone to work for him, it would never have happened, Vespia said. On the other side were the rough numbers hed spend to launch a political campaign. That scanner will not pick up P-25 (digital). At that time, Vespia had already applied for the chiefs position in South Kingstown, a job he later accepted. The states longest-serving police chief submitted a very short letter Friday acknowledging he will vacate his position and retire from town employment, Alfred said. 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. Best way to find Freq and DMR TGs in a new undocumented area? State officials said the fisherman dumped fish off his boat and tried to get away from environmental authorities. But theres the Peter Principle you rise to the level of your own incompetence. Federal 2019 census data shows that nearly 87% of residents in South Kingstown were white, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, followed by nearly 2.7% African-American, 2.4% Asian, 2.3% two or more races and under 2% American Indian and Alaska Native. We want people to come to event, socialize. That particular phrase, to him, made the players out to be something greater than a bunch of unintelligent, social misfits who thrived on fear. So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. High around 40F. This photo has been digitally altered to remove sensitive material. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. Cianci, twice elected mayor of Providence and radio show host, known as much for rebuilding Providence as his two felony convictions, died Jan. 28 at age 74, after complaining of stomach pains during a taping of his weekly television show. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, Geaber said. 7201. I have too much respect for the office I hold, to go forward with a plan like that. Cianci scribbled on a tablecloth: Would it be public office or a boat? Not many people can do that., When I started, I was patrolling highways on a motorcycle, Vespia told The Independent in 2012 before the Hall of Fame induction. You are using an out of date browser. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. 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." Prosecutors said Jeremy Barton, 41, was the site administrator for at least three online chat groups used to share child pornography. Those people have paid their debt to society and theyve proven to be worthwhile citizens. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. My question is, Have they switched to a digital frequency?, which I will not be able to receive on this scanner. A few days after hed accepted, Cianci called him and asked Vespia to come to Providence to lead the police force. Rita put a handful of cigars in his inside pocket.. Decades later, Ciancis second stint as mayor collapsed under a federal racketeering conviction in Operation Plunder Dome. and are the after-hours dispatch for the Westerly Water Dept. He was a State Police officer when he was asked to be the Acting Police Chief in Coventry. A 19-year veteran of the force, he rose through the ranks spending much time in the detective bureau. Last year parents drove through the public safety complex that had stations at which candy was available for children in socially distanced and safe ways. It's okay to not be okay and now help is available at 9-8-8. He had the tenacity, he had the drive, he had the talent, he had the smarts, and he was a tough guy, Tamburini continued. All uniformed Rhode Island State Police troopers are expected to be equipped with cruiser and body cameras by the end of April. Some wonderful, wonderful changes have occurred.. If you were a good solid police officer, thats all he ever asked for, he said. In 1959, Vespia was fresh out of the Army. Soon after he got the job, his longtime friend, the late Providence Mayor Vincent A. East Providence Police and Fire: Public Safety 8 : Online: Providence: Lincoln Fire: Public Safety 3 : Online: . Area Frequencies. And the way he tackled it was just as groundbreaking. The friendship grew so strong, they served as best man at each others weddings, Vespia said. Crews from Kingston station and the Exeter tanker truck were called in to help extinguish the flames. He also is a member of the Rhode Island Justice Commission and its Law Enforcement Planning Committee. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Patriarca would die of a massive heart attack in 1984 before he could ever be tried. 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. Uniden BCD996XT No audio from certain channel. Maybe I wouldnt be in the position I would be in now [if not for him].. Provide assistance and counseling for a wide range of services from simple street directions to referrals of services of other agencies not provided by police. I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Vespia has never thought much of the crime family. 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Address traffic safety issues in the community. National Night Out began simply with neighbors turning on their porch lights and sitting in front of their homes. He was 74. William Shock, 27, was charged with two counts of distribution and one count of possession of child pornography. 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. In his life, Cianci would court Vespia to be the citys top cop. Bradford FD (northeast part of town) uses Southern League North Fire Channel for dispatch/ops. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Chance of rain 90%. Coast Guard officials said they set up a 1-mile safety zone around the explosive overnight until Navy officials could come and detonate it. Phoenix Police. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. You cant be successful unless you have a good partner, and Vinny was the best.. One of them is that Federal Hill was a safer place back then. I felt that close to him. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Island's longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. Brent Kuzman at 401-789-1091, extension 320. The Dispatch Center of South Kingstown Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day, with 2 dispatchers, from a roster of 8 full time dispatchers and 1 part-time dispatcher. After his release, Cianci returned to radio, hosting a popular talk show on WPRO. 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. RADIO: RadioShack PRO-197 Scanner ANTENNA: Yagi, pointed to South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ. Dispatchers maintain an accurate status of Police/Fire/EMS personnel via a computer aided dispatching (CAD) system. South Kingstown Dispatchers monitor over a dozen state, local, and emergency 800 MHz radio . Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 155.550 : Police Disp. It suffered [out] of necessity.. Although preservation of peace and protection of lives and property are the principle duties of a police officer, South Kingstown Public Safety Personnel, both sworn and civilian, also function as public service officers responsible for identifying and responding to service needs of all our citizens. A man from Cambridge, Massachusetts died in a New Year's Eve crash on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island, State Police said. Injured Kayaker Found, Rescued With Drone: South Kingstown Fire Dep. Narragansett Tribal Authority Police Dispatch. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. Write to Bill Seymour, freelance writer covering news and feature stories, atindependent.southcountylife@gmail.com. Our friendship never suffered, but I never went to visit him [in prison], Vespia said. It will take approximately three to four months for a new chief to be hired, Alfred said. 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. Townwide Fire Dispatch/Secondary (Simplex), Kingston Fire District Fireground F3/F4 (Simplex), Union Fire District Fireground F5/F6 (Simplex). The victim was a commercial fisherman on a boat based in Point Judith. Police said they found the South Kingstown emergency vehicle on I-95 in Cranston and arrested Ryan Manning, 34, of Cranston, shortly after. The department also acquired its first photographic equipment in 1954 for the preservation of evidence found at accident sites and crime scenes. At that time the police, fire, and ambulance departments of the town of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, and Narragansett all shared the same radio frequency, giving all these departments a unique opportunity to communicate amongst themselves. JavaScript is disabled. Prepare Police Department Annual Report by calendar year to provide transparent reporting of Departmental statistics to the public. A hooded jacket with fur around it, Vespia said. Partly cloudy skies. Patriarca. He served a five-year suspended sentence, but no jail time, and after making a career as a radio show host, was re-elected in 1991 and served until 2002, when he was forced to resign after being found guilty of racketeering conspiracy. Im just very, very fortunate to be able to call Vinny Vespia a colleague, Tamburini said. Vespia vividly recalls a night in 1971 when he was acting police chief in Coventry and Cianci was working on the attorney generals Anti-Corruption Strike Force. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He said he is certain it would have been the same had he taken the job as chief of police in Providence, and served during the years Cianci was accused of crimes. Jeffrey Hill works for the Rhode Island Department of Health in a program focused on child harm prevention. He said the streets definitely were no safer. 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. Amateur Radio 0 Online: North Kingstown Fire Department . New Starbucks line a curiosity, RISPCA has nearly 30 guinea pigs up for adoption, February vacation events around Southern New England, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The accused? Mr. Edwards, in June of 1941, became North Kingstown's first Chief of Police presiding over a department consisting of one man. Narragansett police K-9 Astor searched the woods and found the three teens, following a car chase, police said. Now there are computers in cars, and when an officer stops you, they can query the computer first, and know who you are, and who the car is registered to, before the stop. The 5-year-old boy disappeared in 1975, but no arrests were made. Although preservation of peace and protection of lives and property are the principle duties of a police officer, South Kingstown Public Safety Personnel, both sworn and civilian, also function as public service officers responsible for identifying and responding to service needs of all our citizens. Vespia recalls being blunt with the young mayor. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Low 28F. Saying Rhode Island "can't afford" to go back to pre-pandemic days where students were unable to eat at school because their parents couldn't afford to pay for them, Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist.
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