Overview

• The NYPD confirmed to Fox News Digital that a detective was suspended without pay after pretending to be on President Trump’s security detail to get into the Ryder Cup.
• Det. Melvin Eng was identified in reporting as the officer involved and was said to be on sick leave when he arrived at Bethpage Black in full tactical gear on Friday.
• According to the New York Post, Eng’s presence was discovered when he dropped a gun magazine, prompting working security to remove him from the tournament.
• Eng is facing administrative charges for theft of services, according to NYPD paperwork cited in the Post and subsequent coverage.
• Police sources quoted in the reporting questioned how he cleared outer security layers during Trump’s visit, highlighting concerns about vetting at high-profile events.