Suffolk County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, June 15, 1978
Add to My HeroesCarmine Macchia
Detective Macchia was killed in an automobile accident while in a high-speed pursuit with a suspect in Copiague.
Detective Macchia had served with the agency for 7 years and had previously served as a police officer with the New York City Transit Police Department. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsHi I remember Det Carmine. I was a police explorer also my Dad was in the squad I remember going back there and helping out bring coffee back always so nice. GOD BLESS
John Harrington
Scpd 1st pct explorer
November 28, 2020
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