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Police Detectives Face Charges After Reportedly Stealing Champagne From Electric Zoo

New York police detectives are facing felony charges after reportedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of high-end champagne from Electric Zoo.

Three narcotics-enforcement detail detectives were charged after allegedly taking two unopened bottles of Armand de Brignac champagne, often called “Ace of Spades” from a VIP area.

According to the New York Times, one officer stole the bottles from a group of festivalgoers while another placed them inside a backpack.

The group who ordered the fancy champagne confronted the detectives with a festival security officer who returned the bottles and contacted the officer’s higher-ups.

Two of the officers have been suspended from duty and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, both of which are felonies.

The third is accused of failing to thwart the theft and was charged with official misconduct, a misdemeanor.

Electric Zoo 2023 has been confirmed to be taking place Labor Day weekend, September 1-3, but the lineup has not yet been announced.

All images from Electric Zoo

Written by
Danielle Levy

Danielle Levy is an MBA with a concentration in Corporate Social Responsibility. Danielle has several years of experience in the sustainability education world and has held various positions in human resources and intern management. Danielle is passionate about the ties between sustainability and social impact.

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