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Welcome to the official North Kingstown Police Department (NKPD) page. Do not report emergencies on this page. GENERAL INFORMATION
The North Kingstown Police Department page was created for people to access information about the Department, and to facilitate the exchange of information with the public at large. To promote such exchange, the Department encourages and welcomes comments from the general public about issues related to law enforcement in North Kingstown. With that said, however, please note that this is neither a public forum nor a means to report a crime. The North Kingstown Police Department is responsible for monitoring all postings to its page and may take appropriate action whenever necessary, and at its sole discretion, to protect other visitors to the page from inappropriate or otherwise harmful information and links. The Department reserves the right to regulate the content of, and, where necessary delete completely, any objectionable entry that appears on its page. Comments that are threatening in nature will be reported. The North Kingstown Police reserves the right to remove and/or block anyone as determined by the administrator of the page. To that end, the North Kingstown Police will remove as soon as feasible any posting that involves:

• Solicitations or advertisements of any kind. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial, non-governmental agency, or political party, as well as attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial, non-governmental agency, or political party.
• Profane language or content.
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, class, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or other classification.
• Explicit or implied sexual content.
• Conduct implying, promoting, or encouraging illegal activity.
• Information that might compromise the safety or security of the public.
• Any other posting that, by its nature or content, might harm public welfare.
• Personal attacks of any kind, to include content that is predatory, hateful, or intended to intimidate or harass.
• False information.
• Threats or defamation of any person or organization.
• Support or opposition to political candidates, political organizations, or ballot propositions.
• Infringement upon or violation of the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of any person.
• Content that contains any personal or sensitive information (phone numbers, email or postal addresses).
• Misrepresentation of your identity or affiliation.
• Impersonating others.
• Posting links to other sites. Apparent spam will be removed and may cause the author(s) to be blocked from the page without notice. Public comments made on this page are not official communications with the North Kingstown Police Department. Comments posted by others on the North Kingstown Police Department page(s) are not to be considered the opinion of the North Kingstown Police; nor does the North Kingstown Police endorse any third-party comments on this page. Also, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the North Kingstown Police. All content on this page is subject to Rhode Island Public Records Laws. All content posted on the North Kingstown Police page is subject to public disclosure. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information provided.

We will be there! Hope to see you!
10/30/2026

We will be there! Hope to see you!

10/28/2026

Today, on National First Responders Day, we recognize the men and women who answer the call when our community needs them most.

Police. Fire. Dispatchers.

Different uniforms. Different roles. One mission, to be there when it matters.

To our fellow first responders in North Kingstown and across Rhode Island: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and for always answering the call.

Happy National First Responders Day from the North Kingstown Police Department.

đźš§ NEWPORT PELL BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY đźš§On Monday, October 26th, there will be lane closures during the day and into the...
10/21/2026

đźš§ NEWPORT PELL BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY đźš§
On Monday, October 26th, there will be lane closures during the day and into the night on each side of the Newport Pell Bridge.

The following closures are scheduled:

• Westbound right lane: Closed from 7:00 a.m. 10/26 until 3:00 a.m. 10/27.
• Eastbound left lane: Closed from 9:00 a.m. 10/26 until 3:00 a.m. 10/27.

Motorists should allow additional travel time, reduce speeds, and use caution when approaching and traveling through the work zone. Similar closures will be scheduled the following week.

Newport Pell Bridge Travel Advisory: Traffic will be one-lane heading:
· Westbound (towards Jamestown) 10/26 at 7AM until 10/27 at 3AM
· Eastbound (towards Newport) 10/26 at 9AM until 10/27 at 3AM
Please allow for additional travel time.

Please see the below press release about a fatal motor vehicle crash.
10/15/2026

Please see the below press release about a fatal motor vehicle crash.

NKPD is heading to Exeter for the Public Safety Trunk or Treat!Saturday, October 17 | 5–7 PMMetcalf Elementary SchoolCom...
10/14/2026

NKPD is heading to Exeter for the Public Safety Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 17 | 5–7 PM
Metcalf Elementary School

Come say hi, grab some candy, and enjoy a spooktacular night with public safety agencies from across Rhode Island!

09/29/2026

It’s National Coffee Day.

We’d like to remind everyone that drinking coffee while driving is perfectly legal.

Spilling it on yourself, screaming, swerving across two lanes, and blaming the pothole is where things start to get complicated.

Please caffeinate responsibly.

09/28/2026

đźš§ JAMESTOWN BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY đźš§
Beginning Monday, October 5, through October 9, the overnight Jamestown Bridge repair work on the eastbound side will take place during the day from 9 AM to 5 PM, with one lane open. Expect delays and traffic backups on Route 138 and onto Boston Neck Road (Route 1A).

Plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

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8166 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI
02852

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