Detective's Sex Life Exposed: New York City Police Department Fires Officer Over Unprofessional Relationships with Suspects, Witnesses
The New York City Police Department has fired a Staten Island detective after it was found that he had engaged in improper relationships with multiple women, including those who were arrested by him and witnesses to crimes he investigated. The decision came after an internal affairs investigation, which revealed the detective, Brooks Ingram, had lied about his relationships during an interview.
Ingram pleaded guilty to 10 of 13 charges against him, including making false statements and criminal association. He was found guilty of the remaining three charges. The department's dismissal of Ingram was effective November 21, and he was posted as terminated online just before New Year's Day.
According to the trial decision, Ingram appeared to view his work as an opportunity to meet potential dates, with Assistant Deputy Commissioner Anne E. Stone writing that "his conduct and attempts to manipulate the truth illustrate a stunning lack of judgment." The department rules clearly state that officers are not allowed to have personal relationships with individuals who have committed crimes or were witnesses to crimes they investigated.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch approved the recommendation for Ingram's termination, while his union did not respond to requests for comment. Ingram's attorney called the prosecution "unjust" and said the department overcharged him by accusing him of lying to investigators. The lawyer argued that Ingram corrected the record during the same interview and that there was no false statement made.
The internal affairs investigation began in January 2023, after a woman being debriefed after her arrest pointed at Ingram and told officers he was dating her mother. Investigators found Ingram had been in a sexual relationship with his mother's friend since 2017, when he pulled her over for a traffic stop. He also had relationships with two other women who were arrested by him: one, a childhood acquaintance, and the other, a high school classmate.
In addition to these relationships, Ingram had also engaged in personal relationships with witnesses in cases he investigated. One woman told investigators he showed up at her home intoxicated and tried to kiss her, which he denied. Another woman was a housing manager with whom Ingram exchanged over 3,200 text messages. He used the relationship to gain easy access to the housing complex and surveillance footage.
During the internal affairs interview in June 2023, Ingram initially denied having any personal relationship with the first woman, calling it "professional." However, after investigators pressed him, he eventually admitted to an intimate relationship. Investigators also found Ingram had made 20 unauthorized searches in police databases and provided the information to the women he slept with.
The NYPD has been criticized for its handling of the case, with some arguing that the department overcharged Ingram and failed to provide a fair process. However, the department has maintained its stance on Ingram's termination, citing his lack of judgment and the breach of department rules.
The New York City Police Department has fired a Staten Island detective after it was found that he had engaged in improper relationships with multiple women, including those who were arrested by him and witnesses to crimes he investigated. The decision came after an internal affairs investigation, which revealed the detective, Brooks Ingram, had lied about his relationships during an interview.
Ingram pleaded guilty to 10 of 13 charges against him, including making false statements and criminal association. He was found guilty of the remaining three charges. The department's dismissal of Ingram was effective November 21, and he was posted as terminated online just before New Year's Day.
According to the trial decision, Ingram appeared to view his work as an opportunity to meet potential dates, with Assistant Deputy Commissioner Anne E. Stone writing that "his conduct and attempts to manipulate the truth illustrate a stunning lack of judgment." The department rules clearly state that officers are not allowed to have personal relationships with individuals who have committed crimes or were witnesses to crimes they investigated.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch approved the recommendation for Ingram's termination, while his union did not respond to requests for comment. Ingram's attorney called the prosecution "unjust" and said the department overcharged him by accusing him of lying to investigators. The lawyer argued that Ingram corrected the record during the same interview and that there was no false statement made.
The internal affairs investigation began in January 2023, after a woman being debriefed after her arrest pointed at Ingram and told officers he was dating her mother. Investigators found Ingram had been in a sexual relationship with his mother's friend since 2017, when he pulled her over for a traffic stop. He also had relationships with two other women who were arrested by him: one, a childhood acquaintance, and the other, a high school classmate.
In addition to these relationships, Ingram had also engaged in personal relationships with witnesses in cases he investigated. One woman told investigators he showed up at her home intoxicated and tried to kiss her, which he denied. Another woman was a housing manager with whom Ingram exchanged over 3,200 text messages. He used the relationship to gain easy access to the housing complex and surveillance footage.
During the internal affairs interview in June 2023, Ingram initially denied having any personal relationship with the first woman, calling it "professional." However, after investigators pressed him, he eventually admitted to an intimate relationship. Investigators also found Ingram had made 20 unauthorized searches in police databases and provided the information to the women he slept with.
The NYPD has been criticized for its handling of the case, with some arguing that the department overcharged Ingram and failed to provide a fair process. However, the department has maintained its stance on Ingram's termination, citing his lack of judgment and the breach of department rules.
this is soooo wrong! Can't believe a cop would do something like this? 
They're supposed to be above all that drama and personal stuff. I mean, what's next? A judge dating one of their court cases? 
or a doctor getting it on with one of their patients? 
It's just not right! The woman he dated his mom's friend since 2017?! Like, what even is that? 
And how many times did the department have to tell him no before they finally took action? 
Not cool. More police reform needed, IMHO 
. As a parent, I just want my kids to be safe and respected by the people in authority. It's mind-blowing that one cop was allowed to abuse his power like this for so long. It's not just about him, though - it's about all the women who got taken advantage of or lied to by Ingram. 
I hope the NYPD takes a hard look at its own policies and procedures so this doesn't happen again. We need better accountability and consequences for people in power who abuse it 
. I know some people might say it's a power imbalance and that the detective should've kept his personal life separate from his work, but at the same time, can't we just have a little more understanding and empathy for people? 
. And what about all those text messages between Ingram and his housing manager? 
That just gets messy! 
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also wut's up w/ him having 32k txts w/ this housing manager girl? wasnt she like his classmate from high school or smthn?? 
