Criminal Investigation Division

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There are currently five general assignment investigators who are assigned various investigations across the department, while also preparing cases for prosecution or review by The Attorney Generals Office. 

Detective Jason Thurston   
jthurston@cityofnewport.com
Detective Matthew Sardinha
msardinha@cityofnewport.com
Detective Patrick Walsh   
pwalsh@cityofnewport.com
Detective Caitlin Poplawski 
cpoplawski@cityofnewport.com
Detective Joshua Wildes   
jwildes@cityofnewport.com

 

There are currently two juvenile investigators who are assigned various juvenile investigations across the department. Juvenile Detectives responsibilities include making referrals and petitions to Family Court or diversionary alternatives. Juvenile Detectives investigate adult crimes in child abuse, neglect and abandonment. They also maintain records and updating status of juvenile arrests and dispositions. 

Detective Jack Billings 
jbillings@cityofnewport.com
Detective Brett Misturado  
bmisturado@cityofnewport.com

 

The prosecution investigator is responsible for all District Court cases from initial arraignment appearance to case disposition. The prosecution investigator also oversees Municipal Court hearings and works closely with the City Solicitor’s Office.

Detective Robert Spellman  
rspellman@cityofnewport.com
Detective Jason Roach 
jroach@cityofnewport.com
   (Municipal Court)

 

This specialized unit focuses on gathering intelligence, narcotics crimes and other crimes that impact quality of life of our Newport residents.

Sergeant Joseph Lavallee  
jlavallee@cityofnewport.com