SALUTE

Area 2 Detective Division Salutes Special Operations Police Officers: P.O. M. Browne,P.O. W. Sweeny, P.O. A. Ferreira, and P.O. A. Valentin. 

On 27 Aug. 07, the officers monitored broadcast of three offenders wanted for an armed robbery at 1832 E. 70th St. The officers observed the offenders who discarded the proceeds after being seen by the officers.

During a foot chase, two offenders were taken into custody. They implicated their accomplice and his residence where the third offender was taken into custody and a handgun recovered. All three were identified in a subsequent line-up and confession was made.

Due to the officers quick response and attention to duty, three felons and a handgun were taken off the streets.

Thanks for a job well done.  Stay safe.