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2 NYPD Officers Covered up Drunk Driving Crash Involving Off-Duty Officer, Prosecutors Say
Two NYPD officers face charges including tampering with records and official misconduct for covering up an intoxicated colleague’s crash, prosecutors say.
- Friday, February 20, 2026, prosecutors arrested Michael Caligiuri and Ryan McLoughlin and charged them with covering up for an officer who crashed while intoxicated.
- A crash at West 26th and Eighth Avenue prompted a bystander to call 911 on Oct. 16, 2024, and Eli Garcia showed his NYPD ID but could not find his license or registration.
- Messages show the two officers texted on personal cellphones and did not stop Garcia or notify other officers by police radio as he drove away.
- They face charges including tampering with public records and official misconduct; Patrick Hendry, Police Benevolent Association President, said, `These are two hard-working New York City police officers.`
- The DA warned such actions harm public trust; the driver pleaded guilty on Dec. 2, 2024, and resigned after fines of over $1,500.
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