The Internet Helps a State Trooper Solve a Deadly Hit and Run

Nathan Johnson Published 08/18/2018 in ftw

A Washington State Trooper struggling with an investigation gets some help from Reddit.

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Recently, Washington State Trooper Johnna Batiste decided to ask Twitter for help solving a hit and run that resulted in the death of a cyclist.
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This mangled bicycle was one of only two photos of evidence she could share from the crime scene.
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This mysterious broken piece of plastic was the item she needed help identifying.
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The tweet ended up on the sub-Reddit thread ‘What is this thing’ and one users quickly responded with more information.
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After having the part identified as a headlamp bezel from a 1988 Chevrolet Silverado truck, police continued their investigation.
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Thanks to Jeff’s tip, they were able to make an arrest a few days later
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People were amazed at the story and power of social media and voiced their praise online.
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1.
Recently, Washington State Trooper Johnna Batiste decided to ask Twitter for help solving a hit and run that resulted in the death of a cyclist.
2.
3.
This mangled bicycle was one of only two photos of evidence she could share from the crime scene.
4.
This mysterious broken piece of plastic was the item she needed help identifying.
5.
The tweet ended up on the sub-Reddit thread ‘What is this thing’ and one users quickly responded with more information.
6.
7.
8.
After having the part identified as a headlamp bezel from a 1988 Chevrolet Silverado truck, police continued their investigation.
9.
Thanks to Jeff’s tip, they were able to make an arrest a few days later
10.
People were amazed at the story and power of social media and voiced their praise online.
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14.
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