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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
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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.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Pole-dancing NYPD detective pulled from active cases in sex crimes unit: police sources
The curvaceous NYPD detective who went viral after starring in a raunchy rap video while twerking in a thong and skimpy bra will no longer investigate active cases with the Special Victims Division, which investigates sex crimes, police sources said. Melissa Mercado's behavior was under review, an NYPD spokeswoman said. The department didn't immediately answer when asked if the seven-year NYPD veteran had broken any specific rules when she appeared in the 'Doin That' video by Hempstead rapper S-Quire. Pitch Perfect, who directed the music video, told TMZ Friday that he and the rapper hired Mercado from a casting agency and were unaware of her day job. 'None of us were aware of … what her main profession was,' the director said. The video was posted by the online site WorldStarHipHop. She was not named in the clip — which quickly made the rounds among the rank and file — and she wasn't wearing anything that would identify her as a member of the city's Finest. It was particularly disturbing for a sex crimes investigator to make a video that's degrading to women, said retired NYPD Special Victims Division Chief Michael Osgood. 'I think this conduct is unbecoming a police officer,' he said. 'I find it wrong morally if you're a special victims detective.' Mercado should be disciplined, said retired police officer and lawyer Eric Sanders. '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.' Mercado, a $144,000-a-year 3rd grade detective assigned to Bronx special victims, joined the force in 2018, records show. Pitch Perfect claimed to TMZ that Mercado has become a sought-after dancer for other rap videos since her appearance in S-Quire's song. 'Everyone loved this model,' the director said, with S-Quire agreeing, calling her a 'beautiful woman.' 'I've had tons of artists reach out trying to get her in their video,' Pitch Perfect told the outlet, adding with a laugh, 'If you look at it like that, it might be a great thing for her. I think she wins' 'She was one of the stars,' of the 'Doin That' music video, the director added. Mercado did not return calls from The Post. By Saturday, the 'Doin That' video had garnered more than 1.6 million views.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
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NYPD Special Victims detective recorded twerking on stripper pole in racy hip-hop video
An NYPD detective's racy music video depicting her gyrating and twerking on a stripper pole has gone viral — and has raised a few eyebrows in the department. Detective Melissa Mercado was recorded dancing in a black bra, matching G-string and glitter boots as she made it rain next to a pole in the S-Quire hip-hop video, 'Doin That,' last month. It didn't take long for her fellow cops to realize that Mercado was the dancer. 'Is she slow not thinking she would of been recognized???' viewer @SwatzifyTV commented on the video. As a result, the video produced by World Star Hip Hop has gone viral, getting over one million views, according to TMZ. NYPD sources said Mercado filmed the video on her own time, but it wasn't clear if she got permission from the NYPD to perform in it before she stripped down. Rank-and-file officers were of two minds when asked about Mercado's performance. While some saw no problem with her moonlighting gig, others believed she should be drummed out of the force. 'It's just a bad look,' said one cop who had seen the video. 'She puts the department in a bad light and there's gotta be consequences. If she wants to dance so much, she should just be doing that.' An email to the department regarding Mercado's status and if she is facing disciplinary charges for the sultry video were not immediately returned. A source for the Detectives Endowment Association, who represents Mercado, said that neither she nor the department has been in contact with their office regarding the video. Mercado joined the NYPD in 2018 and served in the Bronx's 50th Precinct before working in the Special Victims Bureau and specialized units. In January, the third grade detective was transferred to the Bronx Special Victims squad, where she investigates sex assault cases. She earned $144,000 fighting crime last year, according to city records. 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, according to her department profile. Meanwhile, rapper S-Quire, who has photos of himself and Mercado on his Instagram page, is happy about all the popping eyeballs watching his video. 'Just went a Million plus on #worldstar Appreciate y'all keep running it up!' the rapper recently wrote. 'We all here for the same reason bro and i promise you it's not cuz the song!' viewer @thatboujeesmoker quickly responded to the rapper.
