Ptl. Patrick J. McHugh, Sr.

     Was on the department as early as 1929.  No further information at this time. 

Sgt. John “Jack” McGee

     Sgt. John J. McGee was appointed a police constable in 1905, and when Cranston incorporated as a city in 1910, he was one of the original ten patrolmen appointed to the newly established permanent police department.  He patrolled the Auburn section by bicycle in the early 1900s.  He continued serving the citizens of Cranston until his retirement on September 1, 1939. 

     Rest in peace. 

Officer John McGee – 1915

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Cranston News, May 5, 1926

Cranston News, May 4, 1927

     Officer Francis J. McElroy was born in Providence on August 4, 1893, and was appointed to the CPD in 1929.  Officer “Mac” was known for his humorous wit.  He passed away in his sleep at his home on Cedar Street on June 19, 1956.  He was still on the police department at the time of his death, and was the possessor of badge #1.  He was a WWI navy veteran, and member of the Cranston Fraternal Order of Police.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery. 

Sgt. William H. Maher

     Sgt. William Henry Maher was appointed a police constable in 1908, and latter appointed a permanent member of the force.  He was promoted to sergeant in 1922.  He passed away at his home on Franklin Street on December 11, 1924 after a brief illness. He was 41.  He was survived by his wife and three children.  He’s buried in St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, R.I. 

     Rest in peace.

Sgt. Maher, 1928

Sergeant Maher, circa 1921

Sgt. Fred H. Guile

     Sgt. Fred H. Guile  was appointed to the CPD on July 19, 1946.  As a patrolman he served in the Traffic Division.  He was promoted to sergeant on August 28, 1961.  He retired in February of 1965.   

     Officer Peter L. McGuirl passed away suddenly on June 19, 1937, a few hours after completing his shift.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery. 

     No further information is known at this time. 

     Patrolman Harold E. Greenhalgh is known to have been serving on the Cranston Police Department in 1938, and was still serving in the 1950s.  No further info at this time. 

Ptl. Carl Fascia

     Officer Carl Fascia passed away suddenly on December 15, 1956, at the age of 41. He was well known in boxing circles and had earned the title of uncrowned Middle-Weight Champion of New England. He established the Fraternal Order of Police Junior Boxing League  

Det. John T. Enos

     Appointed to the CPD on September 1, 1947.   He retired a detective. 

Capt. Rowland G. Cornell

     Captain Rowland G. Cornell was born January 17, 1902.  He was appointed to the CPD in 1936; promoted to sergeant in 1944; to lieutenant in 1945, and to captain on July 1, 1954.  He was a member of the Cranston Police Relief Association, the Ionic Lodge of Masons, Philips Memorial Church, and the Fraternal Order of Police.  He passed away suddenly on October 26, 1956, at the age of 54.   

     Rest in peace.