NYPD Officer Edward Delgado, 41, has been charged with grand larceny and related offenses for allegedly obtaining COVID-19 relief loans intended for small businesses through fraudulent means, according to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. Delgado, who was assigned to the 41st Precinct, was arraigned on Monday, before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goldsmith and faces charges including third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and falsifying business records.
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark addressed the allegations involving Delgado’s position as a police officer and the use of funds designated for businesses affected by the pandemic. According to the indictment, between February and April 2021, Delgado allegedly obtained two loans totaling $40,250 by claiming he owned a security business, and the funds were later used to pay personal bills.
According to the press release, bank records show the loans were deposited into Delgado’s account during that period, and investigators later identified inconsistencies that led to the charges. Major Case Assistant District Attorney Teri Chung is leading the prosecution under the supervision of senior officials in the Public Integrity Bureau and Investigations Division. The District Attorney’s Office also acknowledged the assistance of members of the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau, including Sergeant Miguel Abreu and Lieutenant Myles McKenna, as well as IRS Special Agent Manuel Zoquier in the investigation.
Delgado was released on his own recognizance following his arraignment and is scheduled to return to court on April 13. The case remains ongoing as prosecutors continue to pursue the charges against him.
