Suffolk Reporter

It is often our police officers who are recognized for their work but there are many people who aid in their successes.

Chief of Department Robert Waring presented awards to two analysts who work in the department’s Crime Analysis Center for their assistance in solving recent burglaries. Their job entails reviewing multiple sources of information including looking for commonalities in suspects, methods, and other aspects of crimes that could bring investigative leads.

Research Analyst Eric Stroh was recently tasked with assisting First Squad detectives in identifying the person responsible for a burglary at a West Babylon business and an attempted burglary next door. Even though the video stills were poor quality, Stroh recognized the unknown suspect from his research. He put together additional photos of a possible suspect and sent it to detectives as well as his fellow analysts. 

The following day, while reviewing video of a burglary at a North Great River business, Crime Analyst Ciara Little believed the suspect was the same person responsible for the West Babylon incident.

The information from Stroh and Little was provided to the investigating detectives and the information proved accurate. The man was arrested and charged with the burglaries.

Additionally, Little assisted in a case during which an unknown person entered a vacant home in Stony Brook and stole several Ring cameras. Little, who was provided still photos, used video analytical tools to discover a possible match. Her information led to the arrest of the person responsible for the burglary.

Great job to these hardworking analysts who helped solve multiple burglaries.

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