Yonkers mourns loss of veteran police detective

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Provided by Yonkers PD

YONKERS – A member of the Yonkers Police Department unexpectedly passed away while operating a motor vehicle in New York City on Sunday.  The detective’s name is being withheld pending family notifications, according to the police department.

The deceased was a 48-year-old 16-year veteran detective of the department.

Mayor Mike Spano said, “Our City is mourning a tragedy. This Detective was known and loved by many in the law enforcement community. He dedicated himself to our Department and committed himself to protecting and serving this great City,” and added, “May his family be comforted and embraced by all of our sympathy and support.”

“Once again our hearts are broken at the loss of one of our finest,” said Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza. “We pray for his family and our brothers and sisters in blue; his commitment to his family and the City of Yonkers will serve as his legacy. God Bless the Yonkers Police Department.”

 




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