Rhode Island young investigator asks police department for DNA analysis on Santa Claus evidence

There is no doubt that this child is well on her way to an investigative career.

According to police, earlier this month, a young investigator from the Town of Cumberland submitted a letter requesting a DNA analysis be conducted on the partially eaten cookie and carrot remains she acquired on the morning of December 25, 2022, for possible DNA evidence of Santa Claus (aka, Kris Kringle, aka Saint Nicholas, aka St. Nick) and/or one of his nine reindeer.

Chief Benson immediately instructed his Investigative Division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health- Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis. Chief Benson noted, “This young lady obviously has a keen sense for truth and the investigative process and did a tremendous job packaging her evidence for submission. We will do our very best to provide answers for her.”

While the Cumberland Police Department awaits the testing results, the department has been in contact with this future-CPD Detective and provided her with some already uncovered evidence in support of Santa Claus’ presence in her neighborhood the night of December 24th, 2022.