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DUI
On May 27 around 8:45 p.m., Officer Patrick Gendreau observed a white sedan traveling southbound on George Waterman Road at an excessive rate of speed while traversing a corner. After …
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6/12/25
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DRUG POSSESSION
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, Patrolman Matthew Lonardo observed a black Kia exiting the parking lot of the Ocean State Job Lob at 1493 Hartford Ave without …
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6/5/25
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SIMPLE ASSAULT, DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On May 3 at about 3:45 a.m., members of 1st watch and Patrolman Nicholas Defelice responded to Denny’s at 1450 Hartford Ave. for a report of a …
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5/22/25
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The Johnston Police Department is pleased to announce it is currently undergoing an assessment process by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), as part of …
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5/15/25
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HIT & RUN
On April 29 at approximately 11:34 a.m., Patrolman Nicholas Defelice responded to a reported hit and run motor vehicle accident without injuries on 107 George Waterman Road.
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5/15/25
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DUI
On April 12, at approximately 2:43 p.m., Patrolman Nicholas Defelice responded to 2880 Hartford Ave., for the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.
Upon arrival, while …
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5/8/25
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Johnston patrol officer Eli McGuire-Krueger likes his new partner – and that’s a good thing since they spend most of the waking hours of the day together.
McGuire-Krueger is the …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI, Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/8/25
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DUI
On April 10, at about 6 p.m., a vehicle exiting the McDonald’s parking lot was flashing its high beam and beeping the horn to get the patrolman’s attention.
The operator …
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5/1/25
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A Providence man is being held without bail, accused of hitting a Johnston police officer with his car over the weekend in a confrontation that resulted in the driver being shot.
According …
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5/1/25
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DUI
On March 30 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Patrolman Michael Strain was traveling east bound on Hartford Avenue when he observed a vehicle with severe front-end damage and all airbags deploy …
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4/24/25
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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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