A placard meant, phone in ASAP., They were wonderful, wonderful people, Vespia said. Ive always gotten along with him. He also is a member of the Rhode Island Justice Commission and its Law Enforcement Planning Committee. In the 1970s, Vespia was credited with developing evidence that led to the successful prosecution of crime boss Raymond Patriarca and the arrests of Gerald and Harold Tillinghast, brothers eventually convicted of murdering a mob loan shark. Vespia expected much from his officers, Allen recalled, and praised them when they did their jobs well. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. A man from Cambridge, Massachusetts died in a New Year's Eve crash on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island, State Police said. It's not clear who the person was or if the death had a suspicious cause. Vespias nights often included breaking up brawls between sailors at bars around Quonset. I know many people who have fallen in disfavor with the law, Vespia said. Raymond put a $50 bill in his pocket, Vespia said. Public Safety 1 : Online Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern . Please mention it on our Forums Click here to see FCC frequency listings for Washington County RI Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 155.550 : Police Disp. Mr. Edwards, in June of 1941, became North Kingstown's first Chief of Police presiding over a department consisting of one man. Managing editor Liz Boardman and reporter Carla Aveledo contributed to this story. 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. Crews from Kingston station and the Exeter tanker truck were called in to help extinguish the flames. The primary responsibility of the South Kingstown Police Department is to provide a comprehensive public safety program. Dispatchers conduct computer searches through local, state, and national crime databases for wanted subjects, stolen property, driver and vehicle information. Joel Ewing-Chow said. 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. Special to the Independent. As a young motorcycle trooper out of Wickford, Vespia said he and his colleagues regularly worked 16-plus-hour days. And while Cianci eventually bought a yacht, Vespia lamented never joining his friend on it. The victim was a commercial fisherman on a boat based in Point Judith. South Kingstown includesthe Kingston Fire District. He knew the law enforcement duo had gleaned information from sources held in protective custody. 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. Not hungry, Raymond, Vespia recalled saying to Patriarca. Christopher Leherissier, 34, of Hopkinton, pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Town of South Kingstown 180 High Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331 Fax: 401-789-5280 Email us Hours of Operation There, the mayor introduced Vespia to President Gerald Ford, a friend of Ciancis, who was in town for the mayors fundraiser. Its late proprietor, Joe Marzilli, was sitting with them. I would never have allowed it to happen.. And the tools available to cops of that era were limited. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. 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. 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. Dispatchers maintain an accurate status of Police/Fire/EMS personnel via a computer aided dispatching (CAD) system. C crusher13 Newbie Joined May 12, 2010 Messages 1 Location Rhode Island May 14, 2010 #1 I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Jeffrey Hill works for the Rhode Island Department of Health in a program focused on child harm prevention. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. He officially retires on Tuesday. 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. JavaScript is disabled. What would seal Vespias place in history was his unrelenting work in the war on organized crime. 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 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 ? 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. State officials said the fisherman dumped fish off his boat and tried to get away from environmental authorities. A 19-year veteran of the force, he rose through the ranks spending much time in the detective bureau. I felt that close to him. I always referred to him as a Chief and I always will, Allen said. We kind of grew apart, Vespia said. 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. You cant be successful unless you have a good partner, and Vinny was the best.. The biggest challenge is staying fresh and contemporary about residents thoughts and feelings, he said. You are using an out of date browser. Vespia turned down the high-profile job to serve the people of South Kingstown. Remember that this FEED ONLY CONTAINS THE DISPATCH FREQUENCY AND CONTAINS NO LAW OPS . Prosecutors said Ramsundar Ramkalwan, 60, killed his roommate, Donna MacDonald, 65, by striking her with a rock several times in July 2022. Vespia and Tamburini would use invaluable sources and undercover intelligence gathering to build two murder cases against the infamous and feared leader of La Cosa Nostra. Vincent A. One day, Cianci and Vespia were at the Old Canteen restaurant. On the other side were the rough numbers hed spend to launch a political campaign. Promote traffic safety initiatives through education and enforcement. Vespia recalls being blunt with the young mayor. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. He faces child porn charges. South Kingstown Police said as many as 400 people were attending the party. 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. When Chief Moon retired many years later, he left a police department ready to face a modern world. Hundreds of people in support of Black Lives Matter marched in early June on Kingstown Road. The 2022 Kawasaki KRF1000 UTV was stolen from a home on Waites Corner Road. 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. . Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. 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. He was a State Police officer when he was asked to be the Acting Police Chief in Coventry. Also: New details in NK naked "fat tests" investigation | Unmasked Catholics will not be turned away from Mass, says bishop | more. There was no radio, and it was before helmets were invented. "It's been a great career," Ewing-Chow . As one career took a dive, the other continued to climb. So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. 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. 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." Chance of rain 90%. Westerly Dispatch is the only regional dispatch center in Rhode Island. Cianci, the longest-serving mayor of Providence, died Jan. 28. Let us know in this week's poll question below. Amateur Radio 0 Online: North Kingstown Fire Department . 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. We used to put newspapers in our shirts to stay warm. Narragansett Police, Fire, DPW and other town services use RISCON. Hes always been a fair boss; a fair chief.. There they were: A decorated, by-the-book lawman and one of his closest friends a convicted felon whose reputation had disintegrated. Dispatchers process confirmations on arrest warrants and relay information to requesting officers. All operations are fully encrypted. Maybe I wouldnt be in the position I would be in now [if not for him].. Please call the number below to make an appointment, general questions, or other information. The South Kingstown Fire Department was called in to assist in extinguishing the flames. Patriarca. East Providence Police and Fire: Public Safety 8 : Online: Providence: Lincoln Fire: Public Safety 3 : Online: . Police operations are all fully encrypted, Fire, DPW and other operations are in the clear. Smelled good, Vespia remembered. Believing DeLeo was involved with his estranged wife, Cianci beat him with a fireplace log and burned DeLeo with a lit cigarette. All operations for both are fully encrypted. You have permission to edit this article. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Bradford FD (northeast part of town) uses Southern League North Fire Channel for dispatch/ops. After his release, Cianci returned to radio, hosting a popular talk show on WPRO. You have permission to edit this article. Police said the postcards are in the mail and claim to have time sensitive information regarding victims' mortgages. In 1981, nearing mandatory retirement from the State Police, he applied for the job in South Kingstown. He was 74. 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. The department also acquired its first photographic equipment in 1954 for the preservation of evidence found at accident sites and crime scenes. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. 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. Directions: 7201. So did it suffer? According to a biography provided by South Kingstown Police, Vespia was a recognized expert in organized crime cases. Our friendship never suffered, but I never went to visit him [in prison], Vespia said. RADIO: RadioShack PRO-197 Scanner ANTENNA: Yagi, pointed to South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ. And the now-trio took off for the Scituate barracks. They also dispatch the Pawcatuck, Connecticut Fire Dept. He wasnt going to buy a skiff. Cianci turned to Vespia for help with this dilemma. One of Vespias closest friends was the late Providence Mayor Vincent Buddy Cianci, Jr. Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. She said, Thats a message.. 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. But when it came time to report to Fort Dix, Vespia offered to rent a car and drive Cianci to New Jersey. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Although Vespias tenure will end Nov. 1, his title will remain. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. All of these things have moved the department forward. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia told The Independent in February. Courtesy: Vincent Vespia Jr. Cianci scribbled on a tablecloth: Would it be public office or a boat? 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Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. Well so would you, and so would I.. 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. Vespia said the notion of leaving the job behind seemed to sneak up one day. 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. William Shock, 27, was charged with two counts of distribution and one count of possession of child pornography. Officials said the state medical examiner will examine the body. Or are they using a different frequency, which is not yet able available in the database? Vespia said the mob boss offered the pair some food. 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. Cianci married Sheila Bentley McKenna in 1973; they divorced in 1983. Vespia remembered a day Cianci called him while he and his wife were painting their house, and told him to get to City Hall right away. At night a patrolman would be responsible for checking the doors and windows of all business establishments on his beat. Here are six tips from South Kingstown police to avoid becoming a victim during the holiday season. I want to see us do more outreach, whether its to underprivileged groups, neighborhood groups, whatever it may be. What I want to do is break that down, say Were here, were regular people like you are, we have families, emotions. Police asked any residents or business owners who experience check fraud to call Det. Scroll down to see services other than Police/Fire/EMS. Also: East Providence man charged in DUI crash into house | Traffic on Pell Bridge nearly back to 2019 levels | more. Forget about what Ive done, what my rank was, where Ive worked, and the cases Ive made forget about all that, Vespia said. Cianci was concerned there would be too much press and Vespia would be criticized for his association with him, Vespia said. It think they have switched over to the RISCON system. As a detective, he said, he arrested people he knew and while it was difficult, he would never compromise his position as a trooper or as chief of police. The event has been held annually since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States. Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 154.4075 . Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. 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. Westerly Fire District only covers central/downtown area and has its own frequency for dispatch/ops. Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespia's upcoming retirement. 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." If somebody would remember me as, There goes a guy who tried to be a good cop, Im happy.. High around 40F. Police said the vehicle involved in the crash was a blue Jeep Patriot, most likely a model year between 2007 and 2017. 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. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Phone: 401-294-3346, ext. Cianci was convicted of two felonies, and each time, was forced to resign from office. It suffered [out] of necessity.. 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. 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. Prosecutors said Jeremy Barton, 41, was the site administrator for at least three online chat groups used to share child pornography. Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. That request came after he investigated the murder of a Coventry man in a gravel bank. You brought him to your home?. 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. 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. And Ill always have his back.. Other promotions were Detective Lt. Montafix Houghton IV to captain, Detective Sgt. We had each others back, said Tamburini, who has been chief of the Johnston Police Department since 1995. High around 40F. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. In 1978, in an attempt to thaw the ice between competitive Rhode Island police departments, Vespia was paired up with a Providence police lieutenant named Richard Tamburini. 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. Townwide Fire Dispatch/Secondary (Simplex), Kingston Fire District Fireground F3/F4 (Simplex), Union Fire District Fireground F5/F6 (Simplex). (Woodmansee ultimately voluntarily committed himself to a psychiatric hospital.). Location: 27th Ave & Camelback, Phoenix, az System: Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Simulcast A : Phoenix PD All Precinct Talkgroups, and C Deck. Tue, January 24th 2023, 1:13 PM PST Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia (WJAR) The South Kingstown Police Department said Tuesday that former Chief Vincent Vespia Jr. has. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Islands longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. Im just very, very fortunate to be able to call Vinny Vespia a colleague, Tamburini said. Cianci said no, wanting to protect the chief from a media firestorm. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. I said, You did what? He received the Neil J. Houston Jr. Justice Assistance Award in 1995 from then U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. This practice was carried out in Wickford up until recent times. Fax: 401-294-4180. But theres the Peter Principle you rise to the level of your own incompetence. 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. South Kingstown RI Police Frequency crusher13 May 14, 2010 Not open for further replies. Theyd hand you a cup of coffee, or theyd make some indication, Look, were having meatloaf at 6 oclock tonight. All uniformed Rhode Island State Police troopers are expected to be equipped with cruiser and body cameras by the end of April. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, Geaber said. The public safety building can be viewed and recorded on closed circuit TV cameras and monitors located in the dispatch center. 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. One of them is that Federal Hill was a safer place back then. Vespia holds lifetime memberships with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the New England and Rhode Island Associations of Chiefs of Police. Various local and state law enforcement officials, as well as . This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. Every 30 minutes, we would use our own 5 cents to call the barracks to see whether or not there was a call. Capt. Vespia has never thought much of the crime family. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. He said the streets definitely were no safer. Fifty dollars to kill a human being. What a sport.. 453.450 Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. I had shaken hands with [Town Mananger] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it.. I think we can be a lot more proactive that way, instead of reactive, he has said, noting the national trend about distrust of the police and he cited the need to build trust. 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.. In the early 70s, Cianci was mulling a first run for mayor. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90%. He will be remembered for his incredible wit and uniqueness, Vespia said. 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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. Ian Grant, 36, was arrested in Connecticut after leading police on a chase through Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. 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. 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. Low 28F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. On November 1, Tamburini will take over his dear friends status as the Ocean States most senior chief of police. High around 40F. A few days after hed accepted, Cianci called him and asked Vespia to come to Providence to lead the police force. [Buddy] said to me, I cant let you do that.. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 1790 Kingstown Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. The man attacked suffered facial injuries and need to be taken to Rhode Island Hospital, police said.