A Newport police detective saved a woman’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver 17 times after she suffered a severe airway obstruction at the Newport Art Museum, according to police. Detective Patrick Walsh was working a detail at the museum July 11 when he was alerted that Patricia Sitcoske was choking. Attempts by Sitcoske’s husband […]
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Newport Police K-9 Bo to be officially sworn in as member of police department on Wednesday
Newport’s police force recently got a new four-legged member, and the public is invited to witness the official ceremony. K-9 Bo will officially be sworn in to the Newport Police Department on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. The swearing-in will take place in the Newport City Hall chambers. Lt. Joseph C. Carroll, who […]
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Newport Police Chief Gary Silva reflects on his 40-year career and offers advice to future officers
In a recent interview with Newport Police Chief Gary Silva, he reflected on his 40-year career as a Newport police officer and his 12-year tenure as Chief. As part of our “4Qs with” series, Chief Silva answered questions about his proudest moments, advice for future police officers, and his retirement plans. When asked about his […]
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Newport Police Department seeking two females who vandalized Cliff Walk
Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two females who recently vandalized the Cliff Walk using spray paint. UPDATE: 12/2/17 – Females who vandalized Cliff Walk turn themselves into Newport Police On Saturday, November 25, 2017, at about 3:40 pm, Newport Police Officers responded to the Cliff Walk behind the area of 646 Bellevue […]
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Newport Police Department to Participate in “Operation Dry Water” This Weekend
Members of the Newport Police Department’s Special Response Team will partner with the United States Coast Guard this coming weekend to assist with “Operation Dry Water”, a national boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign. “Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths, we hope all boaters use good judgement and […]
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Newport Police Department May Soon Roll Out Body Worn Camera Pilot Program
Joe Nicholson, Intermin City Manager for the City Of Newport, has suggested after reviewing a recent Council Resolution that the Newport Police Department roll out a body worn camera pilot program. Council Resolution 2015-57 “Investigating Body Cameras” was originally introduced by Councilor John Florez in May of 2015. While originally reluctant to the proposal, Interim […]
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Join Newport Police Department in Sending Holiday Letters to Our Troops
Join Newport Police Department on Saturday, December 12th from 11am — 3pm at Willy’s Burger Bar & Rotisserie to help spread some holiday cheer to our troops currently serving in our armed forces. “Writing a letter is a meaningful way to show support for our Military. It only takes 5 minutes of your day, but […]
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UPDATE: Newport Police Department Investigating Overnight Shooting on King Street in Newport
Newport Police Department are investigating a double shooting that took place around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. A 35 year old male and 48 year old male were transported to the hospital after being found at King Street and William Street. Both men have died and Newport Police have confirmed that the incident was a murder-suicide. Update 8:30 […]