Narragansett police ruled the 64-year-old man's death accidental. I felt that close to him. That request came after he investigated the murder of a Coventry man in a gravel bank. The department also acquired its first photographic equipment in 1954 for the preservation of evidence found at accident sites and crime scenes. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr. will retire Nov. 1 after 57 years in law enforcement, the last 35 years as South Kingstowns top cop. Phone: 401-294-3311 or 911 Non Emergency Phone: 401-294-3316 Vespia tried to avoid appearing on the radio show, he said. The South Kingstown Fire Department was called in to assist in extinguishing the flames. 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. So did it suffer? Cianci scribbled on a tablecloth: Would it be public office or a boat? She said, Thats a message.. That particular phrase, to him, made the players out to be something greater than a bunch of unintelligent, social misfits who thrived on fear. Primary operations are in the clear. Westerly Police uses the RISCON system for communications. At 79 years old, Vespia is the only leader the department has known since 1981. Chance of rain 90%. Bradford FD (northeast part of town) uses Southern League North Fire Channel for dispatch/ops. So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. He will be remembered for his incredible wit and uniqueness, Vespia said. 453.450 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. New Shoreham PD, FD and EMS are operating on this trunk system now. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? 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Coast Guard officials said they set up a 1-mile safety zone around the explosive overnight until Navy officials could come and detonate it. The victim was a commercial fisherman on a boat based in Point Judith. If you did your job, he supported you, and he really truly appreciated a good policeman. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 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. Vespia turned down the high-profile job to serve the people of South Kingstown. But when it came time to report to Fort Dix, Vespia offered to rent a car and drive Cianci to New Jersey. The restaurant was one of Ciancis favorites and after his death, set aside Table 5 his usual spot as a tribute to him. 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Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. Cianci, the longest-serving mayor of Providence, died Jan. 28. Various local and state law enforcement officials, as well as . At the beginning of Chief Moon's tenure, the Department consisted of six men, including himself. Vespia believes there are fables to this day about Raymond L.S. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. 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. The Department is committed to delivering the highest level of police professionalism to the Citizens of South Kingstown in a sensitive and efficient manner within the rule of law which guarantees individual rights to all our citizens. Not hungry, Raymond, Vespia recalled saying to Patriarca. Location: 27th Ave & Camelback, Phoenix, az System: Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Simulcast A : Phoenix PD All Precinct Talkgroups, and C Deck. I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Maybe I wouldnt be in the position I would be in now [if not for him].. High around 40F. He thought I was a good policeman, and he always treated me with respect. Vespia is not sure that was what convinced Cianci to make the run for mayor, but as Vespia sat in his leather chair in his office in the Public Safety Building on Kingstown Road in Peace Dale, he said he wished he could go back to that night and take that tablecloth home with him. 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. We kind of grew apart, Vespia said. I remember he told me, Im thinking about running for mayor against Joe Doorley, but I also want to buy a boat, Vespia said, with a chuckle. On November 1, Tamburini will take over his dear friends status as the Ocean States most senior chief of police. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia said. I dont think Im totally incompetent Ive been chief for 30 years but the greater number of duties of a police chief are administrative and that was not my first interest, my first love. 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. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. 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. But he also gave us the leeway for us to do what we needed to do. State officials said the fisherman dumped fish off his boat and tried to get away from environmental authorities. 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. High around 40F. Vespia said the mob boss offered the pair some food. This photo has been digitally altered to remove sensitive material. Vespia has never thought much of the crime family. The friendship grew while Vespia was a Rhode Island State Police detective and Cianci, then a prosecutor in the state attorney generals office, worked together on cases. Watch Hill, Misquamicut & Dunns Corners FD's utilize Southern League South Fire channel for dispatch/ops. Alex Rolin, 26, of Charlestown, was charge with murder in connection to the death of Grya Pihlkrantz, 45. Betty Jane Volpe, 49, accidentally hit the throttle during a turn and crashed into a tree. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr., at right, said the late Buddy Cianci, at left, was one of his best friends, through good and bad times. I know many people who have fallen in disfavor with the law, Vespia said. Ive always gotten along with him. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. 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. 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. It suffered [out] of necessity.. South Kingstown Police Warn Of Scammer Posing As Providence Police Police said a caller is claiming victims failed to answer a subpoena and must now pay a fine or go to jail. Prepare Police Department Annual Report by calendar year to provide transparent reporting of Departmental statistics to the public. They also dispatch the Pawcatuck, Connecticut Fire Dept. The North Kingstown Fire Department Administrative Secretary Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-3:30PM. They last saw each other a week before Ciancis death, at a civic function, where they sat together. In the early 70s, Cianci was mulling a first run for mayor. Hundreds of people in support of Black Lives Matter marched in early June on Kingstown Road. 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." He said that idea came after visits to homes in which he didnt see books. As one career took a dive, the other continued to climb. (The office is closed on observed holidays.). He wasnt going to buy a skiff. Cianci turned to Vespia for help with this dilemma. Patriarcas wife, Rita OToole, let them in. Some wonderful, wonderful changes have occurred.. Patriarcas lawyer and a cardiologist soon joined them. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Island's longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Mr. Edwards, in June of 1941, became North Kingstown's first Chief of Police presiding over a department consisting of one man. C crusher13 Newbie Joined May 12, 2010 Messages 1 Location Rhode Island May 14, 2010 #1 I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Officials said the state medical examiner will examine the body. 166 were here. And the now-trio took off for the Scituate barracks. Patriarca. These come as a new chief tries to strengthen community connections as national questioning continues about law enforcements culture and para-military style in which distancing is part of appearances. All uniformed Rhode Island State Police troopers are expected to be equipped with cruiser and body cameras by the end of April. A placard meant, phone in ASAP., They were wonderful, wonderful people, Vespia said. We had each others back, said Tamburini, who has been chief of the Johnston Police Department since 1995. South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Public Safety 2 : 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. JavaScript is disabled. Jimmy. Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespias upcoming retirement. Christopher Leherissier, 34, of Hopkinton, pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography. He was eating peppers and sausage.. Patriarca would die of a massive heart attack in 1984 before he could ever be tried. Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Choose a County. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, Geaber said. For the first time in perhaps several decades, the department will have a new deputy chief, Alfred E. Bucco III, who was promoted from within the department. 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 And Ill always have his back.. 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. Address traffic safety issues in the community. Police connected themselves with the police departments of New England, New York, And Pennsylvania when it installed a Teletype machine, the 1950's version of the world-wide-web. Police asked any residents or business owners who experience check fraud to call Det. 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