Tonight, the men and women of the Providence Police Department showed extreme professionalism while witnessing their city, yet again, be attacked by reckless protesters. Our department is second to none, and we will face any and all matters of adversity head on, as we always do.
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- Thank you to our friends at Ron’s Pastry Gourmet for your special delivery this morning! We appreciate your thoughtfulness and your support. ❤️
- Today we honor the memory of Providence Police Sergeant Cornel Young, Jr.
- Today we sent off Chief Clements to his next assignment. After 38 years of service to our department and to the City of Providence, he will be greatly missed by us all.
- The PPD is criminally investigating the behavior of an off duty officer last evening during a protest where a female was assaulted. The officer has served for 3 yrs and placed on administrative leave w/pay this morning, pending a criminal investigation and administrative review
- #GoodNightLightsPVD - with a special tribute to hospital workers and patients. We thank you for all you do.
- Matt is home recovering with family. Robinson was charged with 6 separate firearm charges, including 2 counts of assault with intent to commit murder. He was arraigned today and sent to the ACI. Providence's Finest were truly at their finest yesterday. Follow us for updates. TAV
- Great job by Officer Jimmy Washburn who rescued this little cutie off the street. The pup was later reunited with her owner!
- Since the implemation of the Fireworks Task Force, the PPD has arrested 6 individuals on Thursday evening and 8 last night. We will continue this enforcement indefinitely.
- While responding to a call for a motor vehicle accident, Ofc. Jose Deschamps and Lt. James Barros were alerted that a baby in a nearby home was not breathing. Both responded to the scene and Ofc. Deschamps performed CPR, saving the child's life. #MYPPD
- Congratulations to Captain William Campbell on his retirement from the PPD after over 40 years of dedicated service! You will be greatly missed by all of us and we wish you the very best as you move on to new endeavors!
- Avoid these streets/intersections due to flooding! Rte. 95 North and South at Thurbers Ave are completely flooded Hartford Ave/Heath St Smith St/Gentian Ave 1 Exchange St Pleasant Valley Pkwy/Berlin St 620 Huntington Ave 993 Manton Ave Valley St/Eagle St 1 Sabin Street
- Update: PPD Officer Jeann Lugo is confirmed as the off duty officer involved in this incident. Media will continue to be updated as necessary related to this investigation and incident.The PPD is criminally investigating the behavior of an off duty officer last evening during a protest where a female was assaulted. The officer has served for 3 yrs and placed on administrative leave w/pay this morning, pending a criminal investigation and administrative review













