Newport chief of police Gary Silva is retiring. Silva has led the department for the last twelve years and has served in Newport for the past four decades.
His last day as police chief will be on February 24th.
“Gary has been a loyal and dedicated public servant who’s steady and community-oriented leadership has helped make Newport one of the safest and most desirable places to live on the East Coast,” said City Manager Joseph J. Nicholson, Jr. “On behalf of the entire administration, I’d like to extend my deepest appreciation for his tireless work on behalf of the people of Newport.”
The process to find a new chief will begin next week.
(Photo provided by Newport Police Department)