Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai,

On Wednesday February 25, 2015 at 1206 hours Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai was assisting Deputy Jarrett Nieves arresting a possible burglary suspect on 3rd Street at Ellis Street.  During this time a Red Honda Accord (GA-982AGM) stopped at the west bound stop sign on Ellis Street at 3rd Street.  The front seat passenger waived and said "Hello."  Deputy Soosaipillai recognized the driver of the vehicle who had four Counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon pending for his arrest.  The driver of the vehicle, Timothy Patrick Almy,  who was taken into custody by Deputy Soosaipillai with no further incident.  This arrest then led to two stolen lap top computers being recovered in the suspect's Room at 210 Boy Scout Road (Knight's Inn).  One of the lap top computers was taken in a burglary in the state of South Carolina.  The other lap top computer was taken in a burglary at 212A Broad Street in the Olde Town Neighborhood. Due to Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai being observant and knowledgeable of the area he patrols, a potentially dangerous felon was taken off the streets. The suspect was linked to two burglaries and stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim's.

Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai's actions during this incident exemplify the professionalism and proactiveness of this agency. His actions are appreciated by this office and all of Richmond County.