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It is the mission of the Tiverton Police Department, in cooperation with the citizens of our community, to ensure public safety through the suppression and prevention of crime, and the aggressive pursuit of those who commit it. We will promote citizen satisfaction, quality of life and service, and responsiveness to community issues, while maintaining commitment to the highest standards of professional excellence and achievement, which will be synonymous with the Tiverton Police Department.
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Latest News
Press Release- Pursuit and arrest of suspect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TIVERTON, RI- On 05/05/2025 at 10:15 a.m., Officer Nikolas Constantino was on patrol in the area of 1296 Stafford Rd when he observed a male walking southbound. Officer Constantino observed that the male matched the description of a suspect involved in two recent incidents. The first incident occurred on 04/28/2025 and involved…
Press Release- Arson Fire Main Rd.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TIVERTON, RI- The Tiverton Police Department, along with the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office, is requesting the public’s assistance with an arson fire investigation. On 04/19/2025 at approximately 11:30 PM, the Tiverton Police Department and Tiverton Fire Department received a 911 call about a fire on the front porch of a…
DEA National RX Takeback
Tiverton RI- The DEA RX takeback event will be held this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tiverton Police Headquarters, 20 Industrial Way, Tiverton, RI. Drop off your unneeded prescription drugs. Needles and liquids are not accepted.
DUI Arrest
TIVERTON RI- On 04/10/2025 at 11:23 p.m. the Tiverton Police Department received a call regarding an erratic driver in the area of Blackbird Ct. (Country View Estates). Officer Joseph Barek arrived on the scene and spoke to several witnesses. They informed Officer Barek that a Grey SUV with Massachusetts License plates had driven over several…