Manni in an interview said, He was a trooper through and through.. Email: Bucco was promoted from captain of operations to deputy chief under his watch. He grew up on Federal Hill and the East Side of Providence, served two years. After 26 years in law enforcement, SK Police Chief calls it a career. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. A few clouds. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, is shown in the Dispatch area of the Public Safety Complex in Peace Dale in this 2016 file photo. Posted 12:00:00 AM. . South Kingstown is a wonderful community, and I am humbled to be selected to lead the South Kingstown Police Department. Contact Information. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. In the 1970s, Vespia was credited with developing evidence that led to the successful prosecution of organized crime figures. 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They wear many hats. Captain Joel Ewing-Chow has been appointed interim police chief effective July 10th, said Town Manager Robert Zarnetske who made the selection. Gov. Moynihan is listed as a member of the RIPCA Executive Board. 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. 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. Vespia came to the South Kingstown post in 1981, nearing mandatory retirement from the state police. WATCH: 12 News looks back at Vespia's storied career ahead of his retirement I also would run into him occasionally at the former River Bend Athletic Club. Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. Keep it Clean. I am disturbed that the councils refusal to pay state police detail would make our police officers feel unsupported and unappreciated, said Boudreau in a statemen to ABC 6 News. These included investigations and prosecutions of crime boss Raymond Patriarca and the arrests of Gerald and Harold Tillinghast, brothers eventually convicted of murdering a mob loan shark. During the 1960s and 1970s, a time in which both federal and state law enforcement were hotly pursuing those in racketeering, corruption and other forms of organized crime, he was fearless and went up against organized crime which was at its peak, Manni said Tuesday night. As chief, Ewing-Chow managed the day-to-day operations of the department, but also moved to increase the departments community outreach. The mission statement is unique in that in addition to defining the well-accepted principal duties of law enforcement, it also advocates that the Towns public safety personnel recognize the need to function as community service providers. There is an entrance in the center of the building, enter and come into the lobby, turn left and enter the . It has been a privilege to serve in New Shoreham and I hope our efforts over the past year have improved our public safety on the island, he added. 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. Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9744 That point was accented by Chief Sean Corrigan, past president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and offering comments on behalf of the organization. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? I wanted to make sure the South Kingstown Police Department received state accreditation before I retired, he said about the approval that came last March. In the audience were his brother, Dan, members of the Rhode Island State Police and several officers from the South Kingstown department, such as Deputy Chief Alfred Bucco, who was interim chief for several months. We can learn from the publics feedback, he said. Matt covered potholes in his uniform, Manni said. I commend him for seeing the department through to full accreditation and so capably filling the big shoes left by the retirement of Chief (Vincent) Vespia, he said. He served that town very well.. Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- South Kingstown Police said that a man died as a result of a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday evening. Another son, Connor, 17, was away at a lacrosse tournament. Captain Joel Ewing-Chow, who has served as the interim chief since July, was named the full-time replacement Friday, and was sworn in on Monday. Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association representatives from Bristol, Cranston and Narragansett, including the latters chief, Sean Corrigan the associations president attended and offered their congratulations. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? Not everyone had buy-in, Manni said. That connection to family is a trait that impressed James Tierney, now Narragansett town manager, who worked as a police officer with Geaber for 28 years. 307 Curtis Corner Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 | Phone 401-360-1300 . SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) The South Kingstown Police Department shared they are mourning the loss of retired Chief Vincent Vespia Jr. Anytime he addressed the council, he presented clearly with integrity. Address traffic safety issues in the community. That was a tough, tough job.. Another defining moment in his career was a decision to remain rather than leave for another offer coming shortly after getting the top law enforcement job in South Kingstown. Be Proactive. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Our town was lucky to have Vin, he will be missed, Viele said. Keep it Clean. Link: Visit the Town's Police Department Page. Don't Threaten. Embracing technology, building strong working . To apply, please submit an application, resume and cover letter with "Dispatcher" in the subject line to: jobs@southkingstownri.com by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 6 th , 2017. accounts, the history behind an article. South Kingstown School Committee - Transportation Subcommittee: A dedicated public servant, he spent over five decades in law enforcement protecting our communities.. . The Rhode Island State Police Wickford Barracks, located in the Town of North Kingstown, has jurisdiction. Vespia also served in the Army and joined the Rhode Island State Police in 1959 investigating organized crime. Promote traffic safety initiatives through education and enforcement. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Three men suspected of physically and sexually assaulting a woman at a Wakefield home faced a judge on Monday. Call us at 401-783-3321, ext. 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. Thank you, Chief Vespia, for your dedication and service to our town and this department. Prev. As chief Ewing-Chow also oversaw several promotions within the department. His work on the Hope Initiative earned him national recognition in Police Chief Magazine last year, but Moynihan is not one to rest on laurels. Directions Physical Address: View Map. Contact Us. Threats of harming another Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Westerly Dispatch is the only regional dispatch center in Rhode Island. Be Truthful. 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." Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Manni and James Tierney, Narragansett Town Manager and long-time South Kingstown police officer, met Vespia 41 years ago. Cloudy and windy with periods of rain ending in the afternoon. or anything. I found him to be very focused, determined, and competitive. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, 84, the towns longest-serving top cop, died Tuesday morning at South County Hospital. Contact Person: Susan Flynn Phone: (401) 789-9331. that is degrading to another person. Manni also recalled a similar experience involving a prisoner transfer. 1 2. The men and women of the Rhode Island State Police wish nothing but the best for him in his retirement.. 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Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. Address 1790 Kingstown Road South Kingstown , Rhode Island , 02879 Phone 401-783-3321 South Kingstown Police Department Details Type Local Police Department Full Time Sworn Officers 53 Full Time Civilians 25 Part Time Civilians 3 Map of South Kingstown Police Department in South Kingstown, Rhode Island He presided over a swearing-in ceremony for Connor, a German Shepherd. On Saturday, South Kingstown Police Chief Joel Ewing-Chow and a handful of passionate officers were busy handing out juice boxes and providing sidewalk chalk at Old Mountain Field to the. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? University of Rhode Island (URI) Police Chief and Public Safety Director Michael Jagoda said hes honored to be a finalist., It would not be possible to accomplish all of our departments goals and objectives without the great team of co-workers at URI Public Safety, he continued. He grew up in Providence and had to make a choice of which side of the fence he was going to be on the one respecting the law or the one skirting the law. Town Manager James Manni, who has a 25-year professional relationship with Moynihan, noted that the police chief on Block Island also pulls double duty as head of New Shorehams public works. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Edwards, in June of 1941, became North Kingstown's first Chief of Police presiding over a department consisting of one man. He comes to South Kingstown from Block Island, where he was chief of police. "We conducted a broad search for the Towns next Chief and Joel Ewing-Chow stood out as the best choice for this community," Town Manager Rob Zarnetske said. Mainly sunny. South Kingstown Police Capt. Manni, then superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, asked for volunteers for the work, and Moynihan was right there. Moynihan was hired last month out of a pool of 15 applicants, five of whom had interviews. We want to work with our communities to make things right the best way we can.. My relationship with him when I served on Town Council was equally good. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Colonel Michael J. Winquist - Chief of Police Colonel Michael J. Winquist was sworn as the Department's twenty-first Chief of Police on October 1, 2014. He has guided the department through most of the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? They also dispatch the Pawcatuck, Connecticut Fire Dept. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Just in recent weeks, Block Island experienced three opioid overdoses, Manni said. The written exam will be held at South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI 02879 on Wednesday, June 21 st, 2017 at 5:30pm. View 11 Fowler St, North Kingstown, RI 02852 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. With Jagodas help, URIs campus has been recognized as one of the safest in the country. I just think the chief is a great person all-round, he said. 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. 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, Doctor: Lesion removed from Bidens chest was cancerous, Weather Alert: Snow/Sleet Changing To Rain Overnight;, CT shelter needs to find homes for 30+ animals, Olive oil in coffee? It has been a pleasure to collaborate with him on initiatives to strengthen our communities, Corrigan said. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. A few clouds. Be Truthful. I was in the first group of recruits he hired, said Tierney. 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. Review and analyze the needs for police service and the efficiency of Departmental operations; promote enhanced administrative, technical and operational police practices. 1790 Kingstown Road Wakefield, RI 02879. 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And he created this program thats a national model, across the United States. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) The South Kingstown Police Department shared they are mourning the loss of retired Chief Vincent Vespia Jr. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr., 84, died Tuesday, the town's police department said. Everyone else had their name following the rank, he recalled, noting that on the summer day they met, Vespia took the time to talk to him. A brush with the law at 18 years old influenced his . Vespia, 78, will retire Tuesday after 57 years in law enforcement, 35 of them as South Kingstown's police chief. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, said Geaber who would replace Vespia as chief. I will miss everyone and would like to thank my family, friends and co-workers who have supported me throughout my career. In 2012 and about five years before he retired, Vespia talked about a chiefs administrative duties, an unappealing part of the job that took him away from a part he loved. Vespia joined the Rhode Island State Police in 1959. Robert graduated from South Kingstown High Schooland then attended Johnson & Wales University where he earned a High visibility policing deters crime, makes our roadways safer and builds a strong relationship with our town residents.. South Kingstown, RI southkingstownri . As he spent his last week as chief saying goodbye and See you around town to fellow staff and residents, Ewing-Chow was also reflective. 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. Voter Information. 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. The department said Vespia led a 57 year career in law enforcement, serving as Chief for South Kingstown for 35 years before passing away at 84 years old. This week Santa's helpers at SKPD stuffed and shipped 97 stockings to Captain Montefix Houghton and his RI National Guard unit in Kuwait. 314 or police@skpd.org with any information. In another way, Vespias death brings yet to two young boys the loss of a mentor and a reminder about the inevitable changes that come with the passing of time. Matt was one that stood out. Were so fortunate to have had Chief Ewing-Chow for that many years and to lead the department these last couple of years, Murphy said. He was known as a tenacious investigator who was successful in apprehending many members of the Patriarca crime family, followed by 35 years as the Chief of the South Kingstown Police Department where he transformed the police department into one of the finest departments in the state and beyond, Corrigan said. Let us know in this week's poll question below. In 2012, Vespia was the first-ever inductee into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for his many above-the-call-of-duty contributions to law enforcement. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Family and friends gathered Monday to honor law enforcement legend Vincent Vespia Jr. after his passing. He also drew praise from the vice president of the South Kingstown Town Council, Bryant C. Da Cruz. After a 45 year career with the South Kingstown Police Department, SK Police Chief Joseph P. Geaber will retire July 9. A URI graduate, Jagoda returned to campus as a police major in 2015 after spending 22 years with the Connecticut State Police. Under new community police officer Bryan Montes guidance, the department organized and hosted its first National Night Out summer event last year. He retired in 2016 after 35 years in the chief's chair. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) The chief of police on Block Island is leaving his post less than a week after the town council voted against funding state troopers on the island this summer. New details in arrest of Providence middle school teacher, Police: Man, 18, caught with illegal gun and drugs in Fall River, Senate committee set to discuss RIPTA concerns raised by Ruggerio, Driver seriously injured in crash on Route 24, Local schools closed or delayed because of winter weather, Rhode Island State Police arrest 2 in Providence after traffic stop, West Warwick man sentenced for role in unemployment fraud. Low 28F. Jeff Allen was named Chief of Police in Charlestown on Monday. racist or sexually-oriented language. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. Chief Vespia was one that had been a regular in my store for many years, said Viele, now executive director of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery 3.6 miles. The mission statement is unique in that in addition to defining the well-accepted principal duties of law enforcement, it also advocates that the Towns public safety personnel recognize the need to function as community service providers. Two of those young people later became superintendents of the Rhode Island State Police. Winds NNE at 20 to 30 mph. Not only because its a great department, but very simply this is home, Moynihan said. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. A few clouds. Thats a side of Vespia that Joe Viele knew as a former Town Council member and long-time proprietor of now-closed Liberty Rentals. An Official Rhode Island State Website. Praise for his work and performance has come from law enforcement and government leaders as an exemplary law enforcement officer with a keen intellect, bountiful sense of humor, core-deep honesty, committed husband and father, compassion and empathy while balanced with a no-nonsense belief in standards. Provide public safety dispatch for Police, EMS, and Fire. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vespia family and their loved ones. High near 40F. Both were just barely 20 years old and came face-to-face with a law enforcement legend whose exploits with crime bosses were the stuff of lore as well as real news reports. We are investigating the theft of a red and black 2022 Kawasaki KRF1000 UTV that was stolen from a residence on Waites Corner Rd on 2/14 between 8:30 PM and 8:30 AM and may have taken on a flatbed trailer. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Campus Safety Magazine has narrowed down the field for its Director of the Year award, and a local police chief has been named . And were in this job because we want to be public servants, we want to help out, he said at the time. The decision comes six days after the New Shoreham Town Council shot down funding state police troopers for the summer season on a 4-1 vote. A mass was held at Christ the King Church in Kingston on Monday morning. The following reports were taken from the South Kingstown Police Department. But he also gave us the leeway for us to do what we needed to do. Be Nice. Weve come a long way especially in the last few years, he said. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity.
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