In 2012, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. In 1974, Cianci, then 33 and a Republican, narrowly defeated Doorley, in part with the help of Democrats unhappy with the mayor. It serves all of the fire, rescue & EMS agencies in the towns of Westerly, Hopkinton, and Richmond. 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. Joe Geaber, who joined the force in 1975, said Vespia gave officers the room to work on their own, if needed, but always had his eyes open throughout the department. He reaches in the drawer and comes out with an application for him, and he hands me an application, he said. One of them is that Federal Hill was a safer place back then. A man from Cambridge, Massachusetts died in a New Year's Eve crash on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island, State Police said. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. 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. With himself and Officer Bryan Monte, promoted to be the departments first full-time community resource representative, a dedicated effort and very visible effort is starting. Dispatchers maintain an accurate status of Police/Fire/EMS personnel via a computer aided dispatching (CAD) system. Forget about what Ive done, what my rank was, where Ive worked, and the cases Ive made forget about all that, Vespia said. The name Richard Tamburini is there, too. That particular phrase, to him, made the players out to be something greater than a bunch of unintelligent, social misfits who thrived on fear. Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespia's upcoming retirement. My question is, Have they switched to a digital frequency?, which I will not be able to receive on this scanner. Vespia said the notion of leaving the job behind seemed to sneak up one day. Police said the vehicle involved in the crash was a blue Jeep Patriot, most likely a model year between 2007 and 2017. You are using an out of date browser. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. Crews from Kingston station and the Exeter tanker truck were called in to help extinguish the flames. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. How do I contact the prosecution division? 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. He retired in 2016 after 35 years in the chief's chair. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity. Scroll down to see services other than Police/Fire/EMS. I was planning to rent a car, take a vacation and drive him. The friendship grew so strong, they served as best man at each others weddings, Vespia said. I have too much respect for the office I hold, to go forward with a plan like that. William Shock, 27, was charged with two counts of distribution and one count of possession of child pornography. Fire and EMS services are provided by Richmond and Wyoming Fire Districts. In addition, they are planning an internship program for college-age individuals for both an initial look at a law enforcement career and opportunity for the department to recruit those interested. Courtesy: Vincent Vespia Jr. Mr. Edwards, in June of 1941, became North Kingstown's first Chief of Police presiding over a department consisting of one man. A member of the scam posed as a general in the U.S. military, feigning personal interest in his victims before asking for money. Ewing-Chow got a warm send-off last week at the police station, joined by fellow officers and police staff. South Kingstown RI Police Frequency crusher13 May 14, 2010 Not open for further replies. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, Geaber said. He was 74. This log will normally be updated several times a week. In 1952, the N.K. Prosecutors said Ramsundar Ramkalwan, 60, killed his roommate, Donna MacDonald, 65, by striking her with a rock several times in July 2022. He received the Neil J. Houston Jr. Justice Assistance Award in 1995 from then U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. Brent Kuzman at 401-789-1091, extension 320. Westerly Police uses the RISCON system for communications. Special to the Independent. He was 74. A stark contradiction, if ever there was one. 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. 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. He knew the law enforcement duo had gleaned information from sources held in protective custody. Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 154.4075 . South Kingstown. Patriarca. - 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. The victim was a commercial fisherman on a boat based in Point Judith. In his life, Cianci would court Vespia to be the citys top cop. . Patriarcas wife, Rita OToole, let them in. Address traffic safety issues in the community. Managing editor Liz Boardman and reporter Carla Aveledo contributed to this story. And the now-trio took off for the Scituate barracks. Smelled good, Vespia remembered. Uniden BCD996XT No audio from certain channel. 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Scanner Frequencies for North Kingstown Washington county RI US. State Police said Frank Thies, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana, sexually assaulted two teen girls in Exeter in 1987. Amateur Radio 0 Online: North Kingstown Fire Department . 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. South Kingstown officers commended Vespia for maintaining the departments integrity, increasing the force as a way to keep the crime rate in South Kingstown low, and for being fair to both those on the force and within the community. You have permission to edit this article. It's okay to not be okay and now help is available at 9-8-8. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Buddy Cianci, asked him to lead that citys police department. So did it suffer? You talk today about the philosophy of community policing that was really the beginning of it, he added. So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. He added up both columns [and] it was cheaper to run for mayor than buy a boat, Vespia said. He was a State Police officer when he was asked to be the Acting Police Chief in Coventry. Alex Rolin, 26, of Charlestown, was charge with murder in connection to the death of Grya Pihlkrantz, 45. I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Coast Guard officials said they set up a 1-mile safety zone around the explosive overnight until Navy officials could come and detonate it. It's not clear who the person was or if the death had a suspicious cause. Best way to find Freq and DMR TGs in a new undocumented area? Dispatchers process confirmations on arrest warrants and relay information to requesting officers. The restaurant was one of Ciancis favorites and after his death, set aside Table 5 his usual spot as a tribute to him. After his release, Cianci returned to radio, hosting a popular talk show on WPRO. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? It will take approximately three to four months for a new chief to be hired, Alfred said. High around 40F. People say, Oh, he was a hell of a guy, at Thanksgiving time, hed give out turkeys. Vespia said. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Phone: 401-294-3346, ext. Vespia recalls being blunt with the young mayor. The Mission Philosophy of the South Kingstown Police Department is a component of the Department Rules and Regulations, which in accordance with the Town Charter were adopted and approved by the Town Council in August 1987. Alfred lauded Vespia for being instrumental in guiding South Kingstown Police during his tenure. 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. Students told the school resource officer that the teen hand a gun in his car during a fight in the school parking lot. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Island's longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. 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. Ive always gotten along with him. Cianci would talk to Vespia about his visions for the Providence Police Department, particularly when he considered hiring a new police chief, a job he wanted Vespia to take. Vespia recalled one hitmans reward for the dirtiest of work. How do I have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check done? Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? Rhode Island Public Safety all police and fire DPW On RISCON 800MhZ: Public Safety 36 : Online: South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Union Fire District (UFD) and Kingston Fire District (KFD) dispatch channel. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Islands longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. Raymond put a $50 bill in his pocket, Vespia said. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. A typical day patrol for an officer in those days might consist of traffic and parking duty on Brown Street in Wickford or maybe doing the rounds of the vacant house checks to assure that no vandals or transients had done their work. Believing DeLeo was involved with his estranged wife, Cianci beat him with a fireplace log and burned DeLeo with a lit cigarette. 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. 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.