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Detective Sgt. James Stapleton

Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49 Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49
Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49 Members of a Long Island police department are mourning the death of a respected officer who served for 26 years. Detective Sgt. James Stapleton died from cancer at the age of 49 on Saturday, Oct. 2, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  “James was a fantastic human being and one of the finest officers and detectives I have had the honor of meeting in my 34-years as a police officer,” Fourth Precinct Inspector Michael Romagnoli said. “His loss will be felt not only as a colleague but as a friend.” Stapleton earned 10 command recognitions and three departmental recognitio…