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COUNCIL UPDATE: Then Johnston Police Deputy Chief Mark Vieira (who has since been sworn in as Chief) and Major Matthew G. LeDuc (now Deputy Chief), attended the Dec. 12 Town Council meeting to announce progress in the move toward body-worn cameras (BWCs) in Johnston. Former Mayor Joseph M. Polisena introduced them during the meeting, to announce the expected rollout of body-worn cameras for officers patrolling Johnston.

Johnston police receive first body-worn cameras

The technology is starting to arrive, and soon Johnston police expect to be recording interactions with the public while on duty. By April, uniform-worn cameras may be rolling and the state will … more

By RORY SCHULER | 1/12/23

SPECIAL SUPPORTERS: This was the recent scene at Operation Stand Down when the JPD and International Brotherhood of Police Officers gave concluded No-Shave November to help at-risk and homeless veterans. The group includes Richard Lambert, Erik Wallin, Bobby Abbruzzese, Tyrone Smith, Capt. Mike Babbitt, Chief Joseph Razza, Sgt. Remy Mendez, Lt. Steve Altomari, Detective James Seymore and Deputy Chief Mark Vieira.

Johnston Police: ‘Our officers … understand how important service is’

Good tidings with joy and respect. That could have been an appropriate theme for a brief yet impressive ceremony at 1010 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. On a recent sunny morning, a number of JPD … more

By PETE FONTAINE | 1/3/23

ARRESTED: Manuel A. Coradin, 43, of 37 Ryder Ave., Cranston, has been held without bail following an arrest for narcotics and weapons offenses stemming from a joint investigation between the RISP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force and Cranston Police Department Special Investigations Unit.

Cranston man arrested; 3 kilos of meth seized

Following a joint city and state police operation, a Cranston man is behind bars with no bail and more than three kilos of methamphetamine have been taken off the street. On Friday, Rhode Island … more

Herald Staff Reports | 12/27/22

HOME BASE NO SHAVE: Members of the Johnston Police department were proud to recently participate in Home Base No Shave, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for veterans of all eras, service members, military families and families of the fallen through clinical care, wellness, education, and research. The department posted photos from the event on their Facebook page.

Have you noticed Johnston Police seem a bit scruffy lately?

Members of the Johnston Police department were proud to recently participate in Home Base No Shave, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for veterans of all eras, service members, military families and families of the fallen through clinical care, wellness, education, and research. more

12/12/22

EMERGENCY MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Johnston Police Chief Joseph Razza is presented with the Emergency Manager of the Year Award by Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Director Marc Pappas and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos for excellence, dedication and accomplishment in emergency management.

Johnston Police Chief Joseph Razza named RI Emergency Manager of the Year

In recognition for excellence, dedication and accomplishment in emergency management, Johnston Police Chief Joseph Razza was recently presented with the Emergency Manager of the Year award by the … more

12/12/22

ARRAY OF PRODUCTS: Danielle Horn who works for RISE out of state was in Rhode Island to help coordinate the opening of recreational sales from the RISE store in Warwick. The store offers 22 products. She was excited to see the state, visiting Rocky Point Park and planning to see Newport. (Warwick Beacon photos)

Customers line up to buy recreational cannabis legally in Warwick

Russ Matuszek sat behind the wheel of the Canna-Bus, a free-wheeling trolley parked outside the RISE dispensary. “If they need us, we’re here,” said the driver, leaning forward … more

By RORY SCHULER | 12/7/22

Johnston Police Log, Dec. 1, 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. more

12/5/22

HAVE YOU SEEN THESE THREE? Johnston Police want to know the identity of the three shoppers in these surveillance photos. If you know them, call the Johnston Police Department at 401-231-4210.

Johnston Police: Have you seen these shoppers?

Johnston Police are looking for a trio of alleged shade thieves. Around 1:15 p.m., Nov. 8, Johnston Police responded to a local business to investigate a reported designer sunglasses … more

By RORY SCHULER | 11/28/22

AG: Pawtucket man sentenced for violent Johnston home invasion

A Pawtucket man has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in connection to a 2021 violent home invasion in Johnston. His alleged accomplice has never been identified. Rhode Island Attorney … more

By RORY SCHULER | 11/23/22

Johnston Police Log, Oct. 27, 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. more

RHODY BEAT CRIME DESK | 11/4/22

Johnston Police Log, Oct. 13, 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department and other local law enforcement … more

10/17/22

FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANTS: Among those JPD officers who helped make last Friday’s Faith and Blue Gathering a huge success were, from left: Maj. Matt LeDuc, Sgt. Luca Lancellotta, Capt. Mike Babbitt, Deputy Chief Mark Vieira and Sgt. Rory Mendez.

Johnston PD's FAITH & BLUE: ‘The key word is faith … We need more faith and prayer in our lives.”

People, praise and prayer! Those three words best describe the Johnston Police Department’s highly impressive 2022 Faith and Blue event, which was held in the front parking lot of the … more

By PETE FONTAINE | 10/17/22

March 31, 2023