Criminal Investigation Division

About the Division

The Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for follow up investigations of crimes reported to our Patrol Division, narcotics and other nuisance investigations, case preparation for court proceedings, oversight of Family Court proceedings, evidence collection, processing, storage and court presentation, civilian fingerprinting and background checks for employment.

Detectives

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 Jack Billings
jbillings@cityofnewport.com

Detective Joshua Wildes
jwildes@cityofnewport.com

Juvenile Detectives

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 Brett Misturado
bmisturado@cityofnewport.com

Detective Caitlin Poplawski
cpoplawski@cityofnewport.com

Prosecution Investigator

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)

Administrative Investigation Unit

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