Decades later, Ciancis second stint as mayor collapsed under a federal racketeering conviction in Operation Plunder Dome. A 19-year veteran of the force, he rose through the ranks spending much time in the detective bureau. You have permission to edit this article. And while Cianci eventually bought a yacht, Vespia lamented never joining his friend on it. At the time, he was the youngest man elected to the office. This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. State Police said they found a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu that left the right side of the highway and struck a tree. I think he felt I didnt support him enough. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? Remember that this FEED ONLY CONTAINS THE DISPATCH FREQUENCY AND CONTAINS NO LAW OPS . The public safety building can be viewed and recorded on closed circuit TV cameras and monitors located in the dispatch center. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. A placard meant, phone in ASAP., They were wonderful, wonderful people, Vespia said. Narragansett Police, Fire, DPW and other town services use RISCON. 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. During my whole career, I was most happy when I was a street cop and investigator., One of the early cases he worked on was the murder of Jason Foreman. As lore has it, Vespia was so fearless in his work that he once climbed into the basket of a cherry picker decked out in football gear and armed with a shotgun, then crashed through the second-story window of an illegal gambling house on Federal Hill. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. Vespia said for now, he looks forward to spending time with his family, and working on the honey do list from his wife. The document allegedly included writings depicting the gruesome murder, and a judge ordered Vespia to turn the journal over to state Department of Corrections officials, so a psychiatrist could review it as part of an evaluation of Woodmansees mental health. Town of South Kingstown 180 High Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331 Fax: 401-789-5280 Email us Hours of Operation Scanner Frequencies for North Kingstown Washington county RI US. Vespia believes there are fables to this day about Raymond L.S. "It's been a great career," Ewing-Chow . Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. 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. 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. 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. 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. All operations are encrypted. 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. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. 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. Cianci scribbled on a tablecloth: Would it be public office or a boat? Westerly Dispatch, is the primary dispatch center for the Rhode Island Southern Fire League, which is the fire mutual aid organization in southwest Rhode Island. The people who worked for him at city hall let him down, Vespia said. JavaScript is disabled. Buddy Cianci, asked him to lead that citys police department. Chance of rain 90%. Some wonderful, wonderful changes have occurred.. I said, Buddy, Christ youre in serious trouble, Vespia said. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia said. That conviction came after a 2001 indictment on 27 charges that included bribery, extortion and mail fraud. 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. Work in unison with Town Departments and multiple agencies on community emergency preparedness planning and administration; maintain state of readiness for emergency response; coordinate implementation of emergency evacuation shelters as needed. At the beginning of Chief Moon's tenure, the Department consisted of six men, including himself. Cianci said no, wanting to protect the chief from a media firestorm. It was a time when troopers lived in barracks five days a week. 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South Kingstown RI Police Frequency crusher13 May 14, 2010 Not open for further replies. 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. Patriarcas wife, Rita OToole, let them in. Ive always gotten along with him. The man attacked suffered facial injuries and need to be taken to Rhode Island Hospital, police said. I always referred to him as a Chief and I always will, Allen said. You are using an out of date browser. I give him credit for his perseverance and getting through the good times and bad times to continue, and tough it out. Authorities said Elise Collins, 57, rammed her car into an Environmental police truck and a Narragansett police cruiser. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. Theyd hand you a cup of coffee, or theyd make some indication, Look, were having meatloaf at 6 oclock tonight. High around 40F. 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 said they found the South Kingstown emergency vehicle on I-95 in Cranston and arrested Ryan Manning, 34, of Cranston, shortly after. He was eating peppers and sausage.. It may not display this or other websites correctly. At that time, Vespia had already applied for the chiefs position in South Kingstown, a job he later accepted. North Kingstown police and fire use the RISCON system for communications. Jeffrey Hill works for the Rhode Island Department of Health in a program focused on child harm prevention. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. Townwide Fire Dispatch/Secondary (Simplex), Kingston Fire District Fireground F3/F4 (Simplex), Union Fire District Fireground F5/F6 (Simplex). Partly cloudy skies. The pair would routinely meet for dinner a few nights a week, and this night, they met late after work at the Old Canteen on Federal Hill. 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. Phoenix Police. The department also acquired its first photographic equipment in 1954 for the preservation of evidence found at accident sites and crime scenes. How do I have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check done? 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. And Ill always have his back.. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Its been a pleasure working with him, Capt. 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. Occasionaly I will hear one bit of info transmitting. Police said the vehicle involved in the crash was a blue Jeep Patriot, most likely a model year between 2007 and 2017. Also: Bristol man charged following early morning police standoff | Bowen's Wharf to host 51st tree lighting | more. County pages show all online feeds available that cover areas within that county. This is not generally known, Vespia said. One day, Cianci and Vespia were at the Old Canteen restaurant. Vespias nights often included breaking up brawls between sailors at bars around Quonset. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? Partly cloudy skies. 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. At night a patrolman would be responsible for checking the doors and windows of all business establishments on his beat. 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 had the tenacity, he had the drive, he had the talent, he had the smarts, and he was a tough guy, Tamburini continued. Officials said the state medical examiner will examine the body. 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. Betty Jane Volpe, 49, accidentally hit the throttle during a turn and crashed into a tree. Partly cloudy skies. I said, You did what? East Providence Police and Fire: Public Safety 8 : Online: Providence: Lincoln Fire: Public Safety 3 : Online: . And the now-trio took off for the Scituate barracks. He will be remembered for his incredible wit and uniqueness, Vespia said. Our friendship never suffered, but I never went to visit him [in prison], Vespia said. Fifty dollars to kill a human being. What a sport.. SKPD promotes slew of officers as part of outreach effort, By Bill Seymour State Police said Frank Thies, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana, sexually assaulted two teen girls in Exeter in 1987. 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. I had shaken hands with [Town Mananger] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it.. Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 155.550 : Police Disp. Vespia turned him down. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. A legendary professional career that began by chance. 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. What would seal Vespias place in history was his unrelenting work in the war on organized crime. Monte also pointed to a book drive done for low-income residents who cannot afford actual print books. If youre coming by and youre free, come on in and have dinner with us.. He thought I was a good policeman, and he always treated me with respect. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. Ewing-Chow got a warm send-off last week at the police station, joined by fellow officers and police staff. 1790 Kingstown Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. He called me that night. On a day neither forgets Dec. 4, 1980 Vespia and Tamburni navigated their squad car to Johnstons 18 Golini Drive. But when it came time to report to Fort Dix, Vespia offered to rent a car and drive Cianci to New Jersey. Let us know in this week's poll question below. Rita put a handful of cigars in his inside pocket.. Address traffic safety issues in the community. Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. Crews from Kingston station and the Exeter tanker truck were called in to help extinguish the flames. In 1959, Vespia was fresh out of the Army. The restaurant was one of Ciancis favorites and after his death, set aside Table 5 his usual spot as a tribute to him. Well so would you, and so would I.. He faces child porn charges. Dispatchers process confirmations on arrest warrants and relay information to requesting officers. And the tools available to cops of that era were limited. Brent Kuzman at 401-789-1091, extension 320. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Also: East Providence man charged in DUI crash into house | Traffic on Pell Bridge nearly back to 2019 levels | more. I believe he just should have known what was happening around him and didnt know, and thats what caused his demise.. 453.450 A member of the scam posed as a general in the U.S. military, feigning personal interest in his victims before asking for money. When Chief Moon retired many years later, he left a police department ready to face a modern world. His killer, Michael Woodmansee, was charged in 1982, after a teenager came forward to say Woodmansee had tried to lure him into the woods, a report that brought renewed investigation into the Foreman case. On the other side were the rough numbers hed spend to launch a political campaign. Cianci married Sheila Bentley McKenna in 1973; they divorced in 1983. The accused? Not hungry, Raymond, Vespia recalled saying to Patriarca. Vespia expected much from his officers, Allen recalled, and praised them when they did their jobs well. He was a key player in busting organized crime boss, Raymond L.S. South Kingstown Police and EMS use the RISCON system for communications. Chance of rain 90%. There was no radio on the cycles, so wed have to stop every hour and youd use your own nickel to call the barracks., Troopers would find signs hanging from a network of homes along their routes. Vespia has never thought much of the crime family. In the early 70s, Cianci was mulling a first run for mayor. You talk today about the philosophy of community policing that was really the beginning of it, he added. University of Rhode Island uses the RISCON system for campus security communications. He was 74. A hooded jacket with fur around it, Vespia said. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. But even recounting Buddys downfall, theres an undertone of regret. Alex Rolin, 26, of Charlestown, was charge with murder in connection to the death of Grya Pihlkrantz, 45. I didnt go to court with him.. The 5-year-old boy disappeared in 1975, but no arrests were made. 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. I would check with someone before you buy a digital scanner it is not an easy system to receive. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. 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. The Wickford Barracks of the RI State Police housed the fledgling South county patrol formed in the early 1930's to, primarily, patrol the burgeoning state highway system that was rapidly being established throughout the southern part of Rhode Island. Police Public Information Department News Police Log Police Log The media log of the North Kingstown Police Department represents a summary of those calls for service that are deemed to be a public record under Rhode Island General Law. You cant be successful unless you have a good partner, and Vinny was the best.. I would never have allowed it to happen.. 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. Directions: Police asked any residents or business owners who experience check fraud to call Det. Cianci, the longest-serving mayor of Providence, died Jan. 28. There was no radio, and it was before helmets were invented. 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. Primary operations are in the clear. According to a biography provided by South Kingstown Police, Vespia was a recognized expert in organized crime cases. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. Patriarca would die of a massive heart attack in 1984 before he could ever be tried. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity. Two people were taken to the hospital after a fight on a Block Island ferry forced police to jump onto the moving boat to break it up. All operations for both are fully encrypted. It was hard for him to draw the line between their association, but he said Cianci was always concerned for his reputation and understood the necessary boundaries. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Low 28F. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Vespia recalled one hitmans reward for the dirtiest of work. All police operations are fully encrypted. We want people to come to event, socialize. In 1974, Cianci, then 33 and a Republican, narrowly defeated Doorley, in part with the help of Democrats unhappy with the mayor. Also, two or three times I have heard their ems on this frequency, which I was never able to find before. He was 74. Vespia believes Cianci had great promise and national political prospects that he ultimately squandered. Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. Public Safety 1 : Online Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern . - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. There, the mayor introduced Vespia to President Gerald Ford, a friend of Ciancis, who was in town for the mayors fundraiser. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 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. Watch Hill, Misquamicut & Dunns Corners FD's utilize Southern League South Fire channel for dispatch/ops. He retired in 2016 after 35 years in the chief's chair. Other promotions were Detective Lt. Montafix Houghton IV to captain, Detective Sgt. How do I contact the prosecution division? Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. South Kingstown Dispatchers monitor over a dozen state, local, and emergency 800 MHz radio . He served briefly as the Acting Coventry Chief of Police, and was named to South Kingstowns top law enforcement job in 1981. Fire and EMS services are provided by the Ashaway and Hope Valley Fire Districts. I was planning to rent a car, take a vacation and drive him. Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 154.4075 . #ServingSK 1 Westerly Police uses the RISCON system for communications. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. Police operations are all fully encrypted, Fire, DPW and other operations are in the clear. On November 1, Tamburini will take over his dear friends status as the Ocean States most senior chief of police. 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. I look at some of the people who I have arrested through the many years and I look at them and say, There but for the grace of God go I, Because I came from the same background, and same neighborhood as some of those people.. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia told The Independent in February. "Fifty-seven years is a long time to be a cop," South Kingstown's Chief Vincent Vespia . Phone: 401-294-3311 or 911 Non Emergency Phone: 401-294-3316 The North Kingstown Fire Department Administrative Secretary Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-3:30PM. Jimmy. North Kingstown Police Department 8166 Post Road North Kingstown, RI 02852. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Islands longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. The biggest challenge is staying fresh and contemporary about residents thoughts and feelings, he said. South Kingstown Police said as many as 400 people were attending the party. Westerly Westerly Fire District only covers central/downtown area and has its own frequency for dispatch/ops. The Chief's mobile fleet consisted of two police cruisers and his own personal car, all of which were equipped with a new-fangled two-way radio recently installed in 1947. 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