Suffolk: Spota 'saddened' by Chief Burke's departure under probe
DA Thomas Spota says he's "saddened" by protege James Burke's departure as chief of Suffolk police. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota, a long time mentor of Suffolk Police chief of department James Burke, gave a belated reaction to his protege’s sudden decision to retire in light of a renewed federal probe into conduct related the theft of the chief’s duffel bag and his treatment of the suspect.
“I’m saddened by it,” said Spota. “He’s a great friend and a terrific chief of the department and everyone I’ve spoken to in the department is saddened by his resignation.”
