September 27, 2023
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that an Elmsford Police Department officer was arrested and charged with stealing more than $15,000 in cash that was turned in to the Elmsford Police Department while he was on duty.
The defendant, Douglas Ramirez, 44, of Mahopac, New York, was arraigned today in Elmsford Village Court before Judge Jay S. Beilat and charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a felony, and Official Misconduct, a misdemeanor. The defendant’s next court date is Oct. 25.
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on July 27, it is alleged that the defendant, while on duty, accepted a sealed package turned in to the front desk of the Elmsford Police Department. After opening the package and discovering the contents, the defendant allegedly stole the $15,500.
The defendant was arrested by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office on Aug. 29, and placed on administrative leave by the Elmsford Police Department.
The case is being prosecuted by Public Integrity and Law Enforcement Integrity Deputy Bureau Chief Jennifer Sculco and Assistant District Attorney Renee Hassel, both of the Trials and Investigations Division.
The charges against the defendant are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Anna Young, Public Information Officer
(914) 995-6551
ayoung@westchesterda.net
