He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, said Geaber who would replace Vespia as chief. 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." 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. 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. Joe has always been a great family man, consummate professional, compassionate and always fair and he was all of that with a great sense of humor, he added. Jagoda is the only nominee from New England. The South Kingstown police, like departments around the country saw protests in 2020 when Black Lives Matter supporters marched in early June on Kingstown Road. May The Chief rest in peace, Tierney said simply. Posted 12:00:00 AM. (Photo by Liz Boardman) Our town was lucky to have Vin, he will be missed, Viele said. The retired police chief of South Kingstown died unexpectedly Jan. 24 at the age of 84. 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. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Business Services; Elections; Civics and Education; Open Government; South Kingstown School Committee . Moynihan has a bachelors degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University and a master of criminal justice in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity from Boston University Metropolitan College. 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. Both James Manni and Brendan Doherty recalled that when they were sworn in to lead the state police and have the title of superintendent, their mentor and role model saluted them. Then Capt. Various local and state law enforcement officials, as well as town government officials, praised Geaber for his dedication throughout his career. You have permission to edit this article. Share with Us. 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." Financial Town meeting last Tuesday in April. Be Truthful. And were in this job because we want to be public servants, we want to help out, he said at the time. 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. 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We can learn from the publics feedback, he said. After 26 years in law enforcement, SK Police Chief calls it a career. 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. Don't Threaten. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Business Services; Elections; Civics and Education; Open Government; South Kingstown Town Council. Low 28F. Use the 'Report' link on The Tiverton Police Department is overseen by Police Chief Patrick W. Jones, who is in command of all department divisions and functions. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, 2 North Kingstown high schoolers credited with saving, RI lobster trap tag washes ashore on Scotland beach, Retired New England sports legends among Mass. 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. Chief Geaber has been a fixture in town for decades, and the police department wont be the same without his steady and humble leadership, he said. My wife and I moved here 23 years ago and raised our family here. Chief Salisbury was a Police Officer on the South Kingstown Police Department for 29 years, serving as Chief for his last 13 years, retiring in 1981. Vincent Vespia, former South Kingstown police chief, has passed away at age 84. He also said that the town management throughout the years, including the town council and various town departments, have helped him in a variety of ways both as chief and as he rose through the ranks with more responsibilities related to both law enforcement and administration. After that, I hope to help my son with his landscape construction business and practice law, he said. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery 3.9 miles. or anything. Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. An Official Rhode Island State Website. I worked to increase the size of the department, added new divisions and updated much of our equipment. He served that town very well.. I didnt and he reminded me of that every time I saw him, Manni joked. Rachel Nunes/Patch Former South Kingstown. Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. 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. "Not only because it's a great department, but very simply this is home," Moynihan said. and are the after-hours dispatch for the Westerly Water Dept. 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. I think nobody expected things to get as serious as they did, he said in 2020. 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 . Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Moynihan met with South Kingstown police command staff Monday morning and talked about the importance of nurturing public trust, and three core values that guide him. 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 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. High 49F. Before joining the New Shoreham Police Department in 2021, Moynihan served with the Rhode Island State Police for 24 years in a variety of roles including serving in the detective bureau as assistant detective commander, as officer in charge of the Major Crimes Unit, on the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, in the Intelligence Unit, on the FBIs Joint Terrorism Task Force, and the FBIs Organized Crime Task Force. South Kingstown is a wonderful community, and I am humbled to be selected to lead the South Kingstown Police Department. They formed a secure unit there where these under-served people were treated with dignity and respect, and were also safeguarded from the general population where this nasty virus was spreading. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Video / Jan 24, 2023 / 12:14 PM EST. A dedicated public servant, he spent over five decades in law enforcement protecting our communities.. How do I have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check done? His longtime friend, the late controversial and popular Providence Mayor Vincent A. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Land Records. Dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. Be Nice. Be Nice. Cloudy and windy with periods of rain ending in the afternoon. This account is not monitored 24/7. Share with Us. Cloudy and windy with periods of rain ending in the afternoon. 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. His history in South Kingstown goes back 26 years, however, to 1995. He has guided the department through most of the COVID-19 pandemic. 22, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Manni also recalled a similar experience involving a prisoner transfer. He also drew praise from the vice president of the South Kingstown Town Council, Bryant C. Da Cruz. Rhode Island State Police 311 Danielson Pike North Scituate, RI 02857 Business Phone: Phone: (401) 444-1000 TTY (hearing impaired): General Information Town hall address: 180 High Street South Kingstown, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331 Fax: 401-789-5280 Form of Government: Manager/Council Meetings held: Council meetings held the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month. Let us know in this week's poll question below. 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. Reflecting on Vespias career, Manni said, Chief Vespias 35 years of service as the police chief of South Kingstown demonstrates his love for this community and commitment to public service. 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. During the meeting last week, Boudreau praised the chief for the work he had done and urged his council colleagues to support the chief by abiding by the chiefs request for additional troopers to help with the summer tourists. 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. I want to hear about our strengths and our weaknesses so we can determine the best direction for the department in the months to come, he said. Embracing technology, building strong working . Contact Information. 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. Capt. He will truly be missed.. 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. He began his public safety career as a civilian dispatcher before becoming a South Kingstown patrol officer in 1999. . Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Administer traffic detail program for road projects, etc. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity. 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. 314 or police@skpd.org with any information. South Kingstown School Committee - Transportation Subcommittee: Patriarca. That kind of work won also praise from Town Council President Abel Collins. My wife and I raised our family here, and built our first house just a short distance from the police station., Working within ones own community of residence, a grateful Moynihan said, is a dream job.. South Kingstowns department, he added, is known for its ability to recruit and retain the best officers. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. A few clouds. Im leaving the police department in really good hands.. Vespia also served in the Army and joined the Rhode Island State Police in 1959 investigating organized crime. or anything. He was selected from a field of 15 applicants for the position, five of whom were finalists. 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. 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. 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. person will not be tolerated. Ewing-Chow became chief of the 55-officer police department in November 2020, after serving as the interim since July of that year, when former chief Joseph Geaber retired. 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Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespia's upcoming retirement. Special to the Independent. The Town Clerk, Susan Flynn, swore in Moynihan in a brief ceremony Monday morning in Town Council chambers. Its important for everyone to know that this is not a time of hesitation for the police department.. He referenced the tradition of honor with The End of Watch CallorLast Radio Call at the time of an officers death.