NYPD detective on horseback who reined in purse thief promoted after western flick-like scene

Source: New York Post

An NYPD detective who chased down a Manhattan purse thief while on horseback was promoted Friday, as he humbly said the western flick-like pursuit was simply part of his job “to take action. ”  Kyle McLaughlin, 36, was bumped up from detective to detective specialist following the April 15 arrest of Felicia Field – who is also a convicted killer on parole – at West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. “It’s awesome.