Particle.news
Download on the App Store

NYPD Detective Suspended After Posing as Trump Security to Enter Ryder Cup

The episode is prompting scrutiny of screening protocols at a venue under Secret Service protection.

Overview

  • The NYPD confirmed a suspension without pay after the detective pretended to be on the president’s detail to enter Bethpage Black.
  • Sources say Det. Melvin Eng, 46, arrived in full tactical gear while on sick leave and claimed he was working for federal agents.
  • His deception was exposed when he dropped a gun magazine in front of actual security, who then removed him from the tournament.
  • He is facing administrative charges including alleged theft of services, with no public criminal charges reported.
  • Law enforcement sources say he carried a weapon past outer layers of Secret Service and state police, raising questions about event security during President Trump’s Friday visit with his granddaughter.