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Two NYPD Officers Arrested for Evidence Tampering in DUI Case

2/20/2026

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Story summary

Two NYPD officers Michael Caligiuri and Ryan McLoughlin were arrested and charged, including tampering with evidence, in a drunk-driving incident involving fellow officer Eli Garcia, and remain suspended without pay.
They allegedly manipulated body cameras and texted to conceal the incident.
They did not inquire about Garcia's sobriety at the crash scene on October 16, 2024.
The Police Benevolent Association supported the officers in court, criticizing the prosecution as excessive.

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Story summary

Two NYPD officers Michael Caligiuri and Ryan McLoughlin were arrested and charged, including tampering with evidence, in a drunk-driving incident involving fellow officer Eli Garcia, and remain suspended without pay.
They allegedly manipulated body cameras and texted to conceal the incident.
They did not inquire about Garcia's sobriety at the crash scene on October 16, 2024.
The Police Benevolent Association supported the officers in court, criticizing the prosecution as excessive.