NYPD officer accused of tampering with evidence to cover up stealing almost $50K
The investigation revealed that after a police report was filed for the burglary, the officer checked in on the investigation on the NYPD system.
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An NYPD officer is facing numerous charges for burglary and tampering with evidence after a burglary in Soundview.
Court documents revealed that 33-year-old Luis Triunfel used his NYPD issued device to target an individual and tamper with evidence after a burglary.
According to the documents, on August 30 the officer ran a license plate reader on an individual without probable cause.
The day after a burglary was reported at the individual’s home in Soundview. It was reported that a shopping cart and a safe containing sensitive documents and valuables. The safe contained about $9,500 in currency and $38,500 in gold jewelry. The victim's social security card , passport, and permanent resident card were also inside the safe.
The investigation revealed that after a police report was filed for the burglary, the officer checked in on the investigation on the NYPD system. He kept tabs on the investigation multiple times. The officer even searched his own name. All his activity on his NYPD issued device was logged and collected.
It was also reported in documents that the officer returned to the location of the burglary and erased video surveillance from its systems.
The NYPD says Triunfel has been suspected without pay pending the investigation. The officer is due back in court on Oct. 24. He was released but was ordered to surrender his passport until the next court date.
