Rookie NYPD Officer Suspended After Releasing Suspect in Hospital Mix-up
NEW YORK CITY
Darryl Stevens, 36, who had been arrested on petty larceny charges, was supposed to remain in custody for arraignment.
A novice NYPD officer with just one year on the force has been suspended following a critical error in which he mistakenly allowed a suspect to walk free from Mount Sinai Hospital on the Upper East Side. Darryl Stevens, 36, who had been arrested on petty larceny charges, was supposed to remain in custody for arraignment. However, a misunderstanding occurred when a doctor informed the officer of Stevens' discharge, leading him to believe the suspect was released. The officer's suspension was confirmed by an NYPD spokesperson, and an internal review is underway. Stevens has since been apprehended.
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