NYPD Officers Indicted in Corruption and Misconduct Cases
NYPD Officers Michael Caligiuri and Ryan McLoughlin were indicted on February 20, 2026, for Tampering with Public Records, Falsifying Business Records, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Official Misconduct in Manhattan, stemming from an October 2024 incident where they allegedly concealed an intoxicated off-duty officer, Eli Garcia, after a car crash. As of March 2026, former NYPD commander Paul Zangrilli pleaded guilty in May 2025 to covering up a 2022 drunk driving crash, and Garcia resigned after pleading guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired in December 2024. Additionally, former officers Justin McMillan and Justin Colon were indicted in March 2026 for federal civil rights violations, officer Quaran McPhatter was indicted in February 2026 for assault, and the FBI conducted searches in June 2026 as part of a bribery investigation involving current and former NYPD officers. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the importance of accountability and public trust in these cases.
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March 2026 — 1 developments
NYPD Officers Indicted in Civil Rights Violations, Assault, and Bribery Investigations
Two former NYPD officers, Justin McMillan and Justin Colon, were indicted in March 2026 for federal civil rights violations stemming from a July 2024 incident. Additionally, officer Quaran McPhatter was indicted in February 2026 for assault, and FBI searches were conducted in June 2026 as part of a bribery investigation into current and former NYPD officers.
February 2026 — 1 developments
NYPD Officers Caligiuri and McLoughlin Indicted on Tampering and Misconduct Charges
NYPD Officers Michael Caligiuri and Ryan McLoughlin were indicted on charges including Tampering with Public Records, Falsifying Business Records, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Official Misconduct. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the importance of accountability and public trust.
May 2025 — 1 developments
Former NYPD Commander Paul Zangrilli Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving Crash Cover-Up
Former NYPD commander Paul Zangrilli pleaded guilty to covering up an off-duty drunk driving crash that occurred in 2022.
December 2024 — 1 developments
Eli Garcia Pleads Guilty to DWAI, Resigns from NYPD
Eli Garcia pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired. He was sentenced to a conditional discharge, an Impaired Driver Program, a 90-day license suspension, and over $1,500 in fines and restitution. Garcia subsequently resigned from the NYPD.
October 2024 — 2 developments
NYPD Duty Captain arrests Eli Garcia for intoxication and unfitness for duty
An NYPD Duty Captain found Eli Garcia intoxicated and unfit for duty at his apartment. Garcia was arrested and charged.
Officers Caligiuri and McLoughlin accused of concealing intoxicated driver incident
A bystander reported a car crash involving an intoxicated driver at West 26th Street and 8th Avenue. Responding officers Michael Caligiuri and Ryan McLoughlin were informed the driver, Eli Garcia, was intoxicated and identified himself as a police officer. Prosecutors allege Caligiuri manipulated his body-worn camera and that both officers communicated via text to conceal the incident.
June 2024 — 1 developments
Deputy Inspector Paul Zangrilli Indicted on Tampering, False Instrument, and Falsifying Records Charges
Deputy Inspector Paul Zangrilli was indicted on charges including tampering with evidence, offering a false instrument for filing, and falsifying business records for the 2022 incident. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that Zangrilli's actions harmed public trust.
August 2022 — 1 developments
NYPD Deputy Inspector Zangrilli accused of lying to investigators after girlfriend crashed NYPD vehicle
Deputy Inspector Paul Zangrilli allegedly allowed his then-girlfriend, Nikole Rupple, to drive his NYPD-issued vehicle while intoxicated. Rupple crashed the car into a livery cab, injuring the driver. Zangrilli is accused of lying to investigators, switching seats with Rupple, and attempting to erase video evidence of their prior drinking.