Retired police officer indicted for unlawfully searching NYPD database and sending information to friend in alleged bribery scheme

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez speaks to the media on Jan. 18, 2024. Photo: Jennifer Peltz/APBrooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that a former police officer and his presumed accomplice have been indicted over a bribery scheme in which the officer allegedly conducted unauthorized searches while assigned to Brooklyn Criminal Court. The information, which included confidential reports and warrants, was exchanged for promised monetary payments.District Attorney Gonzalez said, “This defendant allegedly betrayed his badge when he provided confidential information to people accused of crimes. This was a shocking abuse of the trust he was granted and an example of corruption that could have led to serious public safety consequences. We have now indicted him and his alleged bribery partner and will work to hold them responsible.”The District Attorney identified the defendants as Richard Arce, 54, of Yonkers, NY, and Raymond Ramos, 42, of the Bronx. Arce was arraigned b...