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The Warwick Police mourn the loss of one of their finest. Stanley C. Butterworth, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Our prayers are with him and his family.

Stanley was a 20-year veteran of the Warwick Police Department retiring as a Detective in 1987. He also served as the President of the Warwick FOP Lodge from 1974 to 1976.

Stanley was a Vietnam war hero who received the Bronze Star with Valor for his actions in the first Battle of Khe Sanh Hill 881 South. As a Sgt in the USMC (Company Kilo, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines), he lead his squad across a clearing through intense enemy fire to destroy three enemy bunkers and defeat a counterattack. His commander credited his squad with saving the lives of many US Marines on that day in April of 1967.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., St. Luke's Church, 108 Washington Road, Barrington, RI on Thursday July 9. Visiting hours are on Wednesday, July 8th from 4-8 p.m., W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI.  Burial with Military Honors at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations to "The Wounded Warriors Project" would be greatly appreciated. Visit wrwatsonfuneralhome.com. for online condolences.

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Warwick Police Seek Person of Interest in Bank Robbery

The Warwick Police Department is actively investigating the robbery of the Coastway Credit Union, 3830 Post Rd, Warwick, which occurred on June 16th. New information has led to the release of these photos taken from a nearby establishment, depicting an unknown man that detectives are seeking to identify. Police believe that this person may be a witness or may have been in the area just prior to the robbery. Anyone with information on the identity of this man is asked to contact Warwick detectives at 401-468-4233 or the anonymous TIP line at 401-732-8477 (401-732-TIPS).

20 year veteran Detective Barbara Frazier retires effective Friday after a twenty year career. She spent 15 years in detectives handling many important investigations and specializing in juvenile sex trafficking in her latter years. She has made a great impact on the fight against crime in Warwick and is well known throughout the RI law enforcement community. She celebrated with many of her fellow detectives and Asst AG John Corrigan.  Much luck to her future!

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The Warwick Police dive team participating in a joint operation with the fire department and US Coast Guard.

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Sgt John Kelly is operating the department's new ATV used to patrol the city's parks, beaches and coastlines.  Pictured with him is Andrew Knutton, a lifeguard at Buttonwood's City Park beach.

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