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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pole-dancing NYPD sex crimes detective quietly transferred to different precinct
The NYPD detective who went viral earlier this month for her sultry pole-dancing performance in a hip-hop music video has been quietly transferred to a different Bronx precinct. Det. Melissa Mercado was reassigned from her post on the special victim's unit to the 50th Precinct in Kingsborough on March 14, police records show. Mercado's change in command comes after the standout star of rapper S-Quire's 'Doin That' video was pulled from active cases on Bronx special victims as the NYPD reviewed her behavior. 'I think its conduct unbecoming a police officer,' retired NYPD Special Victims Division Chief Michael Osgood told The Post at the time. 'I find it wrong morally if you're a special victims detective.' The grade 3 detective was pulling $144,000 annually at her post — but that didn't stop her from performing in a music video as part of an apparent side hustle. 'None of us were aware of… what her main profession was,' music video director Pitch Perfect told TMZ. The director added that the production team had hired the curvaceous cop through a casting agency — and they've had requests from other musicians to get the Finest detective on their shoots. 'I've had tons of artists reach out trying to get her in their video,' Pitch Perfect told the outlet. Mercado, 28, pole dances and twerks in risque lingerie sets in the music video which has accumulated more than 2 million views on YouTube.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYPD detective who twerked in racy hip-hop video transferred from Special Victims squad
The NYPD detective who went viral after she appeared in a racy hip-hop video of her gyrating and twerking on a stripper pole has been removed from the Bronx Special Victims squad she'd been assigned to, the Daily News has learned. Det. Melissa Mercado was reassigned to the 50th Precinct in Kingsbridge near the Westchester border on March 14, about a week after her involvement in rapper S-Quire's video 'Doin that' was exposed, her department profile confirmed. As of Friday, the video had been viewed more than two million times on YouTube. Mercado, a third-grade detective, was assigned to the elite Bronx Special Victims Squad, which investigates sex assaults throughout the borough when news broke about her video. An email to the NYPD for comment about the transfer was not immediately returned. The 50th Precinct was Mercado's first command after she joined the department in 2018, according to her department profile. In her seven-year career with the department, Mercado has been credited with 54 felony and 81 misdemeanor arrests and in 2022 received an award for excellent police duty. While she filmed the video on her own time, sources with knowledge of the case said cops were investigating whether she filed the appropriate department paperwork to get permission to do the video and whether the department authorized the request before she stripped down. After news of the video surfaced, Mercado was removed from active special victims cases while the NYPD determined whether she violated department regulations. NYPD rank-and-file officers said the sexually-charged video, which shows Mercado being objectified as she danced in a black bra, G-string and glitter boots for dollar bills, was a bad look for the department and the detective, who investigated sex assault and rape cases. 'Doin That' director Pitch Perfect said Mercado tried out for the video through a modeling agency. With her future in the department in possible jeopardy, Pitch Perfect told TMZ that Mercado may have a future in the hip-hop world. 'I've got tons of artists reaching out, trying to get her in their video,' Pitch Perfect said. 'If you look at it like that, I think it might be a great thing for her. I think she wins.'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYPD Detective Pulled From Sex Crime Cases After Moonlighting As Video Vixen
A NYPD detective facing backlash for moonlighting as a video vixen has been removed from all active sex crime cases. According to the New York Post, Melissa Mercado, a seven-year NYPD veteran who appeared as a model in a rap music video, has been pulled from her post in the Special Victims Division, which investigates crimes including sex assault, rape, and molestation. Mercado was outed for her dual professions after the music video for Hempstead rap artist S-Quire's 'Doin That' single went viral after being posted on popular media outlet WorldStarHipHop. While Mercado has gained rave reviews for her sultry dancing, curvaceous body, and facial features, certain members of the NYPD and other critics has blasted her appearance in the music video as being unsavory, calling for her to receive disciplinary action. 'I think this conduct is unbecoming a police officer,' retired NYPD Special Victims Division Chief Michael Osgood said of Mercado. 'I find it wrong morally if you're a special victims detective.' Retired police officer and lawyer Eric Sanders echoed Osgood's sentiments, going as far as to question Mercado's ethics as member of the force. 'She should be modified,' Sanders said. 'What she did is inconsistent with the values of being a police officer. Police work is a noble profession and it's supposed to look a certain way.' A 3rd grade detective, Mercado joined the NYPD in 2018 and was assigned to the Bronx special victims unit. Mercado, who reportedly makes $144,000 annually, is also known on social media as Honeybee, the name under which she's posted various photos of herself outside of work. It remains unclear if Mercado broke any official NYPD policies or guidelines with her appearance in the music video. According to Pitch Perfect, the director of the 'Doin That' music video, Mercado's role within the NYPD was unbeknownst to him and S-Quire prior to the clip gaining popularity. 'None of us were aware of … what her main profession was,' the director told TMZ. However, her day job hasn't tempered the response viewers have had to her appearance in the 'Doin That' video, which has amassed two million views on YouTube alone as of press time. Pitch Perfect also says she's been requested to appear in several other artists' music videos since the release of 'Doin That' in Feburary. 'I've had tons of artists reach out trying to get her in their video,' Pitch Perfect revealed. 'If you look at it like that, it might be a great thing for her. I think she wins.' Watch Melissa Mercado's appearance in S-Quire's 'Doin That' music video below. More from You Have The Right To Remain Lusty? NYPD Cop Bashed For Raunchy Video NYPD Recklessly Opens Fire On Man Evading $2.90 Subway Fare, Bullets Hit Three Others On Train Diddy Reportedly Subject Of "Secret" Investigation, NYPD Denies Claim In New Statement
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYPD Detective Removed From Active Cases And Under Review For Pole-Dancing In Viral Music Video
Detective Melissa Mercado, an NYPD sex crimes investigator, has been pulled from active cases pending a review after she appeared as a stripper in rapper S-Quire's music video. Retired officials have since criticized her actions as inappropriate for her role, while some of Mercado's colleagues called it an embarrassment. Melissa Mercado, described as laid-back, reportedly didn't expect the video to go viral as the NYPD is now determining if she violated department policies. Mercado, the NYPD officer who gained viral attention for her unexpected appearance as a stripper in a provocative music video, has been temporarily removed from handling active sex crimes investigations. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that while Mercado has a reputation as a skilled investigator, she is currently not assigned new cases in the Special Victims Unit, which focuses on sex crime investigations, as officials examine her off-duty activities. The review aims to determine whether she properly filed the necessary paperwork required for officers who take on secondary employment outside their police duties. At this stage, it remains unclear if her participation in the "Doin That" music video, where she was seen dancing in a club, a VIP room, and posing on a bed in lingerie, violates any NYPD policies. According to official records, Mercado is a third-grade detective with the Bronx Special Victims Unit, earning $144,000 annually, and has been with the NYPD since 2018. In an interview with the news outlet, S-Quire and the video's director, Pitch Perfect, revealed that Mercado was brought on through a casting agency, and they had no clue she was an NYPD officer at the time. Pitch Perfect told TMZ that Mercado's appearance in S-Quire's music video has made her a highly sought-after dancer for other rap projects. "Everyone loved this model," the director said, with S-Quire echoing the sentiment, calling her a "beautiful woman." "I've had tons of artists reach out trying to get her in their video," Pitch Perfect revealed, jokingly adding, "If you look at it like that, it might be a great thing for her. I think she wins." During a chat with the Daily Mail, S-Quire described Mercado as a "friend" and "associate," saying he connected with her through the video's producer, Picture Perfect. According to S-Quire, the detective volunteered to participate in the project, which was filmed in early 2022 at Club Vanity, a gentlemen's club in Queens. The producer had connections with the club's owner, allowing them to shoot on location for free before business hours. The entire shoot lasted about three and a half hours. "She just wanted to help me out with the video, help me get my vision out,'" S-Quire explained. "I just thought she had a great look." According to the news outlet, S-Quire said he only knew Mercado by her nickname, Honeybee, the same name she uses on social media. "I didn't know what she did for a living," he admitted, laughing. "She doesn't seem like a detective. When you think of detectives, you think of Special Victims Unit on the TV." Despite her sultry on-screen persona, he described the detective as "cool and laid back," adding that she is "just a regular, down-to-earth human being." S-Quire admitted he was caught off guard by the video's sudden popularity and believes Mercado was equally unprepared for the viral attention. "I think she thought the video wasn't going to go anywhere," he said. "This is just one of those things." Weighing in on the now-viral video, which has racked up over 1.6 million views, retired NYPD Special Victims Division Chief Michael Osgood called it especially troubling for a detective handling sex crimes to appear in content that objectifies women. "I think this conduct is unbecoming a police officer," Osgood said. "I find it wrong morally if you're a special victims detective." Retired police officer and attorney Eric Sanders also believes Mercado should face consequences. "She should be modified," he argued. "What she did is inconsistent with the values of being a police officer. Police work is a noble profession, and it's supposed to look a certain way." Another NYPD officer, who spoke with the Daily Mail, expressed disappointment over Mercado's involvement in the music video, calling it an embarrassment to the force. "I really don't understand why this woman would do something that dumb," a detective told the news outlet. "We are supposed to be held to a higher standard as role models."
Express Tribune
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
NYPD detective pulled from duty after viral stripper appearance in S-Quire music video
NYPD detective Melissa Mercado is facing internal scrutiny after appearing as a stripper in a viral music video by NYC rapper S-Quire. As reported by TMZ, Mercado—who previously worked on active sex crimes cases in the Special Victims Unit—has been temporarily removed from investigative duties pending a departmental review. The investigation centers on whether Mercado submitted the required paperwork for off-duty employment, a standard policy for NYPD officers taking side jobs. As of now, it remains unclear if she breached any department regulations. The New York Post was the first to report the story. The music video in question, titled Doin That, features Mercado dancing in a club, in a VIP room, and on a bed in lingerie. The video quickly gained attention online, leading to questions about her role within the police department. S-Quire and director Pitch Perfect told TMZ that Mercado was cast through a talent agency, and they were unaware of her status as a police officer. While the NYPD has yet to issue a formal statement, the situation has sparked public debate over the boundaries between professional conduct and personal freedom for law enforcement officers. The outcome of the review could influence how similar cases are handled in the future.
