A rookie NYPD officer has recently been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $90,000 from elderly bank clients in Westchester County. Yeison Rodriguez Acosta, 27, is facing charges for swindling $87,243 from 14 client accounts at a Wells Fargo branch in Rye Brook. The funds were reportedly used to finance personal expenses such as a butt-sculpting exercise program, payments for his BMW, a vacation getaway, and other luxuries.
According to the Westchester District Attorney’s Office, Rodriguez Acosta carried out the theft between March and September 2024 while working at the bank. Surprisingly, he continued pocketing cash even after graduating from the police academy in May. The District Attorney Susan Cacace condemned the officer’s actions, stating that his behavior tarnished the reputation of law enforcement professionals who uphold their oath to protect and serve.
Rodriguez Acosta, who served as the branch operations coordinator, entered the police academy in October, despite allegedly engaging in the fraudulent activities for several months. He was assigned to the 48th Precinct in the Bronx for field training while still embezzling money. Authorities apprehended him while on duty, and he was subsequently charged with theft and fraud.
Court documents revealed that the stolen money was spent on credit card bills, car payments, a trip to Aruba, an Airbnb stay, and a subscription to a fitness program called “Booty By Jacks,” among other expenses. The officer was suspended from the NYPD without pay following his arrest, with an annual salary of approximately $61,000.
Rodriguez Acosta appeared in Rye City Court and faced a 30-count felony complaint, including charges of grand larceny, identity theft, scheme to defraud, and other offenses. A temporary protection order was issued for his victims, and he was released under the condition of surrendering his passport and checking in with the court daily until his next hearing on September 30.
Despite his arrest, Rodriguez Acosta is not among the group of 31 rookie cops that the city intends to terminate due to wrongful hiring practices. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding integrity and ethical conduct within law enforcement agencies.
