NYPD officer seen on tape planting evidence in weapons case: Queens DA

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – An NYPD officer was caught on camera allegedly planting evidence during a sting operation. He now faces charges of perjury and misconduct, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Tuesday. Miguel Vanbrakle, 48, is facing charges of perjury, tampering with physical evidence, lying under oath, and falsifying documents related to a [...]