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 seven 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 John Sullivan
jsullivan@newportri.gov
401-845-5765

Detective Michael Ethier
methier@newportri.gov
401-845-5739

Detective Ethan Boghigian
eboghigian@newportri.gov
401-845-5713

Detective Jared Johansen
jjohansen@newportri.gov
401-845-5756

Detective Matthew Clarizio
mclarizio@newportri.gov
401-845-5775

Detective Michael McCabe
mmcabe@newportri.gov
401-845-5771

Detective Patrick Walsh
pwalsh@newportri.gov
401-845-5757

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 Caitlin Poplawski
cpoplawski@newportri.gov
401-845-5772

Detective Don Warner
dwarner@newportri.gov
401-845-5764

Prosecution Unit

Detective Sergeant Seth Godek is responsible for all District Court cases from initial arraignment appearance to case disposition. Community Police Officer Christopher Horwwod oversees Municipal Court hearings and works closely with the City Solicitor’s Office.

Detective Sergeant Seth Godek
sgodek@newportri.gov
401-845-5767

Vice Unit

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

Sergeant Jack Billings
jbillings@newportri.gov
401-845-5763