On October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:17 PM, Officers Matthew Maloney, Nicholas Manocchio, and
Maxwell Neiley were dispatched to 376 Arnold’s Neck Road following a report of a vehicle submerged in
water. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle approximately 100 feet from shore, with only the roof visible
above the waterline. Witnesses on scene told officers they had observed a subject in the driver’s seat prior to
the vehicle sinking.
Without hesitation, Officers Maloney, Manocchio, and Neiley entered the water to attempt a rescue. The water
was dark, and they could not see into the vehicle. After blindly searching the interior of the vehicle they were
able to locate the sole occupant, identified as 71 year old, Frank Davis of Warwick, RI, inside the fully
submerged vehicle. The officers successfully removed Mr. Davis from the vehicle and swam back to shore with
him. The Warwick Fire Department (WFD) had arrived on scene and immediately initiated life-saving
measures. Mr. Davis was transported to Kent County Memorial Hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The Warwick Police Department commends Officers Maloney, Manocchio, and Neiley for their bravery, quick
thinking, and heroic actions in risking their own safety to save a life under challenging conditions. Their actions
and dedication to public safety exemplify the highest standards of service.