Crime Report

Crime Reporting / Information Submission

DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY. DIAL 9-1-1 OR CALL THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (401) 231-8100

This system is not a way to replace your interaction with a live police officer, however, it was created to provide a convenient alternative for citizens to report non-emergency situations that have occurred within the confines of the Town of Johnston, RI.

Individuals who choose to utilize this system will be able to file a report from the comfort of their home or office. An officer will follow-up with you in a timely fashion..

FILING A FALSE POLICE REPORT AND INSURANCE FRAUD ARE CRIMES THAT ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW.

RIGL § 11-32-2 FALSE REPORTING OF A CRIME
RIGL § 11-41-29 INSURANCE FRAUD

YOU MAY USE THE ONLINE REPORTING FORM IF YOUR REPORT:

  • DOES NOT involve an Active Crime in Progress, such as an assault, burglary, or a breaking and entering. Dial 9-1-1.
  • DOES NOT involve a Domestic Violence Related Crime. Dial 9-1-1.
  • DOES NOT involve a Missing Person, Missing Child or Runaway. Dial 9-1-1.
  • DOES NOT involve the loss of Firearms or Prescription Medications. Dial 401-231-4210
  • IT DOES involve Abandoned Vehicles, Bullying, Harassing Phone Calls, E-Mails, Texts, Cyber Harassment, Lost Property.
  • IT DOES involve Vandalism (Motor Vehicle or Property).
  • IT DOES involve Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards, Identity Theft.
  • IT DOES involve Theft - Theft of Vehicle Parts, Identity Theft, Theft of Mail/Packages, Theft from Vehicles and Burglary Supplement.
  • OR IF There are no “Known Suspects.”
  • OR There was no physical evidence left at the scene.
  • If your incident does not meet the criteria above, please contact us at (401) 231-4210 to speak to a dispatcher.

Please complete the following form in order to file an online police report. In the appropriate fields, please include your telephone number and E-Mail address so that an Officer can respond to your complaint.

 

Reports are generally available 3-5 business days. Contact Johnston Police Records Department at (401) 231-3154 OR records@johnstonpd.com