Cianci and Vespias parents knew each other, Vespia said, but it wasnt until the late 1960s that Vespia and Cianci became close friends. Special to the Independent. 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. 7201. Partly cloudy skies. Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. Partly cloudy skies. So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. Ewing-Chow recently introduced two new officers Troy Pina who is Cape Verdian and Justin Phannavong who is Laotian hired in part because of a desire for more diversity. 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. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Alfred lauded Vespia for being instrumental in guiding South Kingstown Police during his tenure. Phoenix Police. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Hopkinton police uses the RISCON system for police communications. But when it came time to report to Fort Dix, Vespia offered to rent a car and drive Cianci to New Jersey. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. South Kingstown Dispatchers monitor over a dozen state, local, and emergency 800 MHz radio . Police said they found the South Kingstown emergency vehicle on I-95 in Cranston and arrested Ryan Manning, 34, of Cranston, shortly after. I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. Westerly Fire District only covers central/downtown area and has its own frequency for dispatch/ops. Review and analyze the needs for police service and the efficiency of Departmental operations; promote enhanced administrative, technical and operational police practices. Vespia believes Cianci had great promise and national political prospects that he ultimately squandered. This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. SKPD promotes slew of officers as part of outreach effort In 2012, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. 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. Yes, a little bit. In his life, Cianci would court Vespia to be the citys top cop. The friendship grew so strong, they served as best man at each others weddings, Vespia said. . Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. South Kingstown. Alex Rolin, 26, of Charlestown, was charge with murder in connection to the death of Grya Pihlkrantz, 45. He thought I was a good policeman, and he always treated me with respect. South Kingstown Police said as many as 400 people were attending the party. 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. High around 40F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Hundreds of people in support of Black Lives Matter marched in early June on Kingstown Road. Chance of rain 90%. Vespias nights often included breaking up brawls between sailors at bars around Quonset. 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. He also is a member of the Rhode Island Justice Commission and its Law Enforcement Planning Committee. Low 28F. 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. He said that idea came after visits to homes in which he didnt see books. Trevor Richmond to lieutenant, Detective Gary Marquis to sergeant and Patrolman Thomas Bouffard to detective. All operations for both are fully encrypted. I felt that close to him. Westerly Westerly Fire District only covers central/downtown area and has its own frequency for dispatch/ops. Authorities said Elise Collins, 57, rammed her car into an Environmental police truck and a Narragansett police cruiser. He retired in 2016 after 35 years in the chief's chair. South Kingstown includes the Kingston Fire District. As one career took a dive, the other continued to climb. 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. Alfred said the search of Vespias replacement will begin in about two weeks. Provide public safety dispatch for Police, EMS, and Fire. Interact cooperatively with the South Kingstown School Department, local institutional groups (URI, South County Hospital, and Fire Districts), neighboring police Departments, the RI State Police, multiple State and Federal agencies, and advocacy groups to form partnerships to make South Kingstown a safe community. He served briefly as the Acting Coventry Chief of Police, and was named to South Kingstowns top law enforcement job in 1981. Vespia said for now, he looks forward to spending time with his family, and working on the honey do list from his wife. 1790 Kingstown Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. Forget about what Ive done, what my rank was, where Ive worked, and the cases Ive made forget about all that, Vespia said. Vespia has never thought much of the crime family. 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. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. 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. 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. He said the streets definitely were no safer. The restaurant was one of Ciancis favorites and after his death, set aside Table 5 his usual spot as a tribute to him. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. 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. University of Rhode Island uses the RISCON system for campus security communications. Now, that was his terminology a boat to Buddy was a yacht. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia told The Independent in February. 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. 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. 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 are the after-hours dispatch for the Westerly Water Dept. 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. Decades later, Ciancis second stint as mayor collapsed under a federal racketeering conviction in Operation Plunder Dome. How do I have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check done? My question is, Have they switched to a digital frequency?, which I will not be able to receive on this scanner. JavaScript is disabled. Directions: And Ill always have his back.. Vespia turned down the high-profile job to serve the people of South Kingstown. A sharply dressed trooper was at the front desk. Bradford FD (northeast part of town) uses Southern League North Fire Channel for dispatch/ops. State Police said Frank Thies, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana, sexually assaulted two teen girls in Exeter in 1987. He wasnt going to buy a skiff. Cianci turned to Vespia for help with this dilemma. 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. Vespia expected much from his officers, Allen recalled, and praised them when they did their jobs well. 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I had shaken hands with [Town Mananger] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it.. The name Richard Tamburini is there, too. A placard meant, phone in ASAP., They were wonderful, wonderful people, Vespia said. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. mayor buys Columbus statue for $50K, Change in law allows more to scrub their criminal, 109-year-old Bristol native shares secret to a long, Office chairs recalled due to fall, injury risk, Dont answer phone calls from these 5 area codes, Overnight Snow/Sleet Changing To Rain; Strong Winds, CT shelter needs to find homes for 30+ animals, Olive oil in coffee? 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. Cianci was convicted of two felonies, and each time, was forced to resign from office. Maybe I wouldnt be in the position I would be in now [if not for him].. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. Police said the postcards are in the mail and claim to have time sensitive information regarding victims' mortgages. The event has been held annually since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States. I dont believe Buddy was on the take. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Let us know in this week's poll question below. Vespia said he was unable to speak with The Independent this week, citing scheduling issues. North Kingstown police and fire use the RISCON system for communications. There will be food, games, bring the family, Bucco said. He had the tenacity, he had the drive, he had the talent, he had the smarts, and he was a tough guy, Tamburini continued. On a day neither forgets Dec. 4, 1980 Vespia and Tamburni navigated their squad car to Johnstons 18 Golini Drive. They also dispatch the Pawcatuck, Connecticut Fire Dept. Students told the school resource officer that the teen hand a gun in his car during a fight in the school parking lot. Narragansett-South Kingstown Crime & Safety News South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Public Safety 2 : 166 were here. As a young motorcycle trooper out of Wickford, Vespia said he and his colleagues regularly worked 16-plus-hour days. Monte also pointed to programs that will continue such as Trunk or Treat that he and Lt. Francesco Capaldi, Jr, of the emergency medical services, helped to organize last year. Partly cloudy skies. Cianci, the longest-serving mayor of Providence, died Jan. 28. Those people have paid their debt to society and theyve proven to be worthwhile citizens. He added up both columns [and] it was cheaper to run for mayor than buy a boat, Vespia said. South Kingstown Police Department - Home - Facebook Joel Ewing-Chow said. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. Staff Directory South Kingstown, RI CivicEngage 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. Christopher Leherissier, 34, of Hopkinton, pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography. I think he felt I didnt support him enough. Community Resource Officer Bryan Monte, left, and Deputy Chief Alfred Bucco were recently promoted to their new positions in the South Kingstown Police Department. Ian Grant, 36, was arrested in Connecticut after leading police on a chase through Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. 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. SK police chief set to retire after 45 year career with department Remember that this FEED ONLY CONTAINS THE DISPATCH FREQUENCY AND CONTAINS NO LAW OPS . We used to put newspapers in our shirts to stay warm. File Photo: Michael Derr. South Kingstown RI Police Frequency | RadioReference.com Forums Cianci married Sheila Bentley McKenna in 1973; they divorced in 1983. At the time, he was the youngest man elected to the office. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Injured Kayaker Found, Rescued With Drone: South Kingstown Fire Dep. 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. SKPD Chief Vincent Vespia to retire Nov. 1 | South Kingstown And the now-trio took off for the Scituate barracks. He received the Neil J. Houston Jr. Justice Assistance Award in 1995 from then U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. All the police work required in a town as large as North Kingstown could not have been accomplished with a department which, for nearly its first two decades, rarely exceeded ten men, without the help provided by the assistance of the auxiliary police, later to be known as the police reserve. 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. All operations are encrypted. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Islands longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. Vespia holds lifetime memberships with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the New England and Rhode Island Associations of Chiefs of Police. The retiring chief was replaced by his assistant, Deputy Chief Chase, who in turn retired in September of 1949. Cianci drew a line down the middle of the tablecloth with the pen that Vespia had given him as a Christmas present. Bucco said that community outreach is directed to all residents to embrace cross-cultural understandings of police work and protection of the community. North Kingstown Scanner Frequencies (Washington County RI) He said his definition of friendship is one that is deep. 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. A legendary professional career that began by chance. His election ended 150 years of largely Irish Democrat control of the city. But theres the Peter Principle you rise to the level of your own incompetence. Phone: 401-294-3346, ext. 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. 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. South Kingstown Scanner Frequencies (Washington County RI) Other promotions were Detective Lt. Montafix Houghton IV to captain, Detective Sgt. You have permission to edit this article. Patriarca would die of a massive heart attack in 1984 before he could ever be tried. Courtesy: Vincent Vespia Jr. All of these things have moved the department forward. Uniden BCD996XT No audio from certain channel. Low 28F. 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. 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. It was a time when troopers lived in barracks five days a week. The department also acquired its first photographic equipment in 1954 for the preservation of evidence found at accident sites and crime scenes. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. 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. Police operations are all fully encrypted, Fire, DPW and other operations are in the clear. 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. 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 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. Police said a caller is claiming victims failed to answer a subpoena and must now pay a fine or go to jail. He was a State Police officer when he was asked to be the Acting Police Chief in Coventry. How do I contact the prosecution division? Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. Also, is there ems frequency known to anyone? The entire third shift of Coventry Police officers, who were eventually convicted of the crime. . Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. After 26 years in law enforcement, SK Police Chief calls it a career For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. #ServingSK 1 Prosecutors said Jeremy Barton, 41, was the site administrator for at least three online chat groups used to share child pornography. Dispatchers conduct computer searches through local, state, and national crime databases for wanted subjects, stolen property, driver and vehicle information. RISCON use is only for interop. We had each others back, said Tamburini, who has been chief of the Johnston Police Department since 1995. The man attacked suffered facial injuries and need to be taken to Rhode Island Hospital, police said. Ive always gotten along with him. Patriarca. But even recounting Buddys downfall, theres an undertone of regret. The crash killed Alan Albergaria, 54, of South Kingstown, who was out on a walk on Middlebridge Road. Primary operations are in the clear. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Vespia recalled one hitmans reward for the dirtiest of work. Scroll down to see services other than Police/Fire/EMS. The North Kingstown Fire Department Administrative Secretary Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-3:30PM. Brent Kuzman at 401-789-1091, extension 320. At the beginning of Chief Moon's tenure, the Department consisted of six men, including himself. Dispatchers process confirmations on arrest warrants and relay information to requesting officers. Vespia oversaw the construction of the $5.9-million, 28,000-square-foot Public Safety Complex, 1790 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale, which also served the 17-member Emergency Medical Service Unit under his command. It's not clear who the person was or if the death had a suspicious cause. Jeffrey Hill works for the Rhode Island Department of Health in a program focused on child harm prevention. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia said. At night a patrolman would be responsible for checking the doors and windows of all business establishments on his beat. High around 40F. Prepare Police Department Annual Report by calendar year to provide transparent reporting of Departmental statistics to the public. We added them all up, and it was cheaper for him to run for mayor than it was for him to buy a boat, Vespia recalled. Police asked any residents or business owners who experience check fraud to call Det. Area Frequencies. It suffered [out] of necessity.. Its been a pleasure working with him, Capt. He was the first Italian-American elected mayor of Providence, and the first Republican since the Great Depression. Some wonderful, wonderful changes have occurred.. Phoenix Police Listen Live - Phoenix, United States | Online Radio Box At that time, Vespia had already applied for the chiefs position in South Kingstown, a job he later accepted. This photo has been digitally altered to remove sensitive material. I have too much respect for the office I hold, to go forward with a plan like that. East Providence Police and Fire: Public Safety 8 : Online: Providence: Lincoln Fire: Public Safety 3 : Online: . I stopped receiving South Kingstown police over their assigned frequency of 155.55 approximately two weeks ago. Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Choose a County. Administration | North Kingstown, RI Various local and state law enforcement officials, as well as . 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. 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. Night patrolmen would also man fixed traffic posts and stop and check suspicious or erratic drivers. Jul 18 9-8-8 is the new nationwide mental health crisis hotline. Townwide Fire Dispatch/Secondary (Simplex), Kingston Fire District Fireground F3/F4 (Simplex), Union Fire District Fireground F5/F6 (Simplex). 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. 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. I said, You did what? - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. All police operations are fully encrypted. There, the mayor introduced Vespia to President Gerald Ford, a friend of Ciancis, who was in town for the mayors fundraiser. 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. Fire and EMS services are provided by Richmond and Wyoming Fire Districts. Believing DeLeo was involved with his estranged wife, Cianci beat him with a fireplace log and burned DeLeo with a lit cigarette.