But theres the Peter Principle you rise to the level of your own incompetence. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. He succeeded Clinton E. Salisbury who died Dec. 30, 2015, at age 91. In 1984, he pleaded no contest to an alleged assault on Raymond DeLeo, a contractor Cianci claimed was having an affair with his wife while they were estranged. In 1959, Vespia was fresh out of the Army. 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. I cant say enough good things about the chiefs command and control of the department, as well as his ability to interact with state agencies and to ensure that public health and safety in South Kingstown has always been at the top of his priority, Alfred said. At that time, Vespia had already applied for the chiefs position in South Kingstown, a job he later accepted. After serving in the U.S. Army, Vespia began his career with the Rhode Island State Police in 1959, where he developed a reputation for investigating organized crime. 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. It's not clear who the person was or if the death had a suspicious cause. It will take approximately three to four months for a new chief to be hired, Alfred said. . And the way he tackled it was just as groundbreaking. 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. Phone: 401-294-3346, ext. Phoenix Police. On a day neither forgets Dec. 4, 1980 Vespia and Tamburni navigated their squad car to Johnstons 18 Golini Drive. South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Public Safety 2 : 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. 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. 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Dispatchers process confirmations on arrest warrants and relay information to requesting officers. I didnt go to court with him.. I woke up one morning and I said to my wife, You know, I really dont want to go to work today, Vespia said. All police operations are fully encrypted. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. He was 74. The South Kingstown Fire Department was called in to assist in extinguishing the flames. Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. I believe that had I ever gone to work for him, it would never have happened, Vespia said. 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Some wonderful, wonderful changes have occurred.. 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. 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. In 1981, nearing mandatory retirement from the State Police, he applied for the job in South Kingstown. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Rhode Island's longest serving police chief is taking off his badge. The first National Night Out involved 2.5 million residents across 400 communities in 23 states and has grown exponentially in the following years and spread into almost every state in the county. Believing DeLeo was involved with his estranged wife, Cianci beat him with a fireplace log and burned DeLeo with a lit cigarette. Jimmy. And the tools available to cops of that era were limited. The drone located the injured woman in a deep and isolated part of the river in West Kingston. Winds N at 10 to 20 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. When Chief Moon retired many years later, he left a police department ready to face a modern world. Vespias nights often included breaking up brawls between sailors at bars around Quonset. They last saw each other a week before Ciancis death, at a civic function, where they sat together. The departments annual Christmas holiday toy drive also is part of the community service connection, he and Bucco said. High around 40F. 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. Let us know in this week's poll question below. North Kingstown police and fire use the RISCON system for communications. He had the tenacity, he had the drive, he had the talent, he had the smarts, and he was a tough guy, Tamburini continued. He was always there if you needed a question or help with anything.. I want to see us do more outreach, whether its to underprivileged groups, neighborhood groups, whatever it may be. Also: New details in NK naked "fat tests" investigation | Unmasked Catholics will not be turned away from Mass, says bishop | more. Vespia turned him down. It suffered [out] of necessity.. Ewing-Chow got a warm send-off last week at the police station, joined by fellow officers and police staff. JavaScript is disabled. One of them is that Federal Hill was a safer place back then. 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. As a young motorcycle trooper out of Wickford, Vespia said he and his colleagues regularly worked 16-plus-hour days. Public Safety 1 : Online Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern . 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. He thought I was a good policeman, and he always treated me with respect. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. I would never have allowed it to happen.. 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. 7201. I stopped receiving South Kingstown police over their assigned frequency of 155.55 approximately two weeks ago. Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespia's upcoming retirement. Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Choose a County. At 79 years old, Vespia is the only leader the department has known since 1981. Prosecutors said Ramsundar Ramkalwan, 60, killed his roommate, Donna MacDonald, 65, by striking her with a rock several times in July 2022. The department also acquired its first photographic equipment in 1954 for the preservation of evidence found at accident sites and crime scenes. Phone: 401-294-3311 or 911 Non Emergency Phone: 401-294-3316 So close in fact, each man stood alongside the other at the altar, as best man. "Fifty-seven years is a long time to be a cop," South Kingstown's Chief Vincent Vespia . All operations for both are fully encrypted. All of these things have moved the department forward. That request came after he investigated the murder of a Coventry man in a gravel bank. We used to put newspapers in our shirts to stay warm. Jul 18 9-8-8 is the new nationwide mental health crisis hotline. 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. Alfred said the search of Vespias replacement will begin in about two weeks. At night a patrolman would be responsible for checking the doors and windows of all business establishments on his beat. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, Geaber said. 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. South Kingstown Police said as many as 400 people were attending the party. I felt that close to him. C crusher13 Newbie Joined May 12, 2010 Messages 1 Location Rhode Island May 14, 2010 #1 I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. South Kingstown. Please mention it on our Forums Click here to see FCC frequency listings for Washington County RI 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. Administer traffic detail program for road projects, etc. If you did your job, he supported you, and he really truly appreciated a good policeman. Location: 27th Ave & Camelback, Phoenix, az System: Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Simulcast A : Phoenix PD All Precinct Talkgroups, and C Deck. State Police said Frank Thies, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana, sexually assaulted two teen girls in Exeter in 1987. In his life, Cianci would court Vespia to be the citys top cop. A placard meant, phone in ASAP., They were wonderful, wonderful people, Vespia said. Trevor Richmond to lieutenant, Detective Gary Marquis to sergeant and Patrolman Thomas Bouffard to detective. 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.