Patrolman William L. Dutton is known to have served on the Cranston Police Department as early as 1922, and as late as 1930.
Cranston News
November 23, 1927
Cranston News
December 7, 1927, pg. 5
Patrolman William L. Dutton – Cranston Police
05/16/2024 by
Lieutenant Edward M. Farrell – Cranston Police
05/16/2024 by
Lieutenant Edward M. Farrell, (61), passed away suddenly at his home on March 20, 1943. Lt. Farrell was appointed to the Cranston Police Department in 1916. He was promoted to sergeant on January 19, 1940, and to lieutenant October 1, 1941. He was vice president of the Cranston Police Relief Association and a communicant of St. Mathew’s Church. He was survived by his wife Margaret and three sons. He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Rest in peace our brother.
Herald News
April 18, 1940
Detective Robert A. Callison, Cranston Police
01/31/2024 by
Robert A. Callison, Badge 358
Detective Robert Allen Callison, Jr., 45, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born May 29, 1969 to Robert Allen Callison, Sr., and Charlotte Lagasse Callison. Bob joined the Cranston police department in 1996, and was later promoted to the rank of Detective. Prior to joining the police department, Detective Callison had served in the United States Marine Corps.
Rest in peace our brother.
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr. – Cranston Police
06/05/2023 by
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr. – Cranston Police
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr.
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr., (Badge 495), passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2023, at the age of 43. During his twelve year career with the Cranston Police he earned several commendations for great policework. He’s buried at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.
Rest in peace our brother.