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The Johnston Police Department recently announced the addition of a K-9 Unit to its force. This marks the first time in more than 12 years that a police canine has been deployed within the …
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4/17/25
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
While on a fixed post on Hartford Avenue on March 23 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Officer Richard Xon observed a white SUV travel past his location at a high …
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4/10/25
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PIECE OF CAKE
While on a fixed traffic post on Plainfield Street on March 21 at approximately 4:40 p.m., an officer observed a black BMW with reportedly unlawfully tinted …
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4/3/25
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The Johnston Police Department is celebrating the retirement of Major Thomas Dolan, marking the end of an extraordinary 30-year career in law enforcement. Major Dolan's dedication and bravery have …
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4/3/25
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
At approximately 8:45 p.m. on March 7, Officer Matthew Levesque responded to the area of 26 Putnam Avenue regarding a motor vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, the …
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3/27/25
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NARCOTICS ARREST
On March 11 the Johnston Police Department’s Detective Division executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence on Lafayette Street in Johnston. During the …
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3/20/25
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The Johnston Police Department recently introduced the newest member of their team, Honza, a German Shepherd from the Czech Republic. Honza will be working alongside his handler, Officer Eli …
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2/20/25
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The police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department.
WARRANT
While on a fixed post in the area of 1450 …
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2/20/25
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SUSPENDED LICENSE
Patrolman Zachary Morin was on a fixed post on Plainfield Street on January 27 at approximately 2:15 p.m. when he reportedly observed a vehicle with a rear license plate that …
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2/13/25
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Patrick Cullen II, 43, of 997 Atwells Avenue Apt. 3F in Providence, was arrested on January 14 at approximately 1 p.m for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Officer Thomas Santurri was …
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2/7/25
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
On January 10 just before 6 p.m. Patrolmen Gendreau and Levesque responded to Susan Elizabeth Drive for a report of an SUV off of the roadway.
At the scene, …
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1/30/25
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CREDIT CARD FRAUD
On Jan. 9 at about 9:06 p.m., Officer Matthew Murphy observed a silver Ford F-250 pickup truck traveling northbound at an allegedly excessive rate of speed, which he measured …
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1/23/25
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1/16/25
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Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. (left) chats with Town Sergeant Steve “Sheik” Mallane at Tuesday›s inauguration. Mallane has been true to his civil post for 40 years, helping town …
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1/16/25
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December wasn’t just for the holidays. The past month was also a time when the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association took to social media to honor the men and women in uniform who help keep our travels safe all year long.
Every day of the month the Association...
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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1/9/25
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December wasn’t just for the holidays. The past month was also a time when the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, took to social media to honor the men and women in uniform who help …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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1/9/25
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SIMPLE ASSAULT & DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On Dec. 7 at 9:36 p.m., police responded to the report of an assault that had just occurred. The reporting party told police that he was outside his house …
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1/9/25
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SHOPLIFTING
On Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., officers responded to Home Depot, 100 Stone Hill Drive, for a report of shoplifting.
The suspect, identified as Edward Fortuna, 63, of 104 Park Forest …
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12/31/24
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DUI
On Nov. 30 at 1:55 a.m., police conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a white GMC Sierra turning without use of a turn signal and having no illumination of the rear registration …
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12/19/24
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BENCH WARRANT
On Nov. 9 at 11:30 a.m., officer Aaron Blanco observed a grey SVU traveling on Plainfield Street. DMV checks revealed that the vehicle’s license plate was active to a white …
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12/12/24
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