{"id":2695,"date":"2026-03-27T03:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2026-03-27T03:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:23:28","slug":"ny-detective-busted-for-allegedly-funneling-guns-to-li-gangbangers-linked-to-string-of-murders-armed-robberies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=2695","title":{"rendered":"NY detective busted for allegedly funneling guns to LI gangbangers linked to string of murders, armed robberies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A newly promoted Westchester detective with a shocking past was busted for allegedly funneling guns to notorious Long Island gangbangers tied to a string of murders and armed robberies.<\/p>\n<p>Kyren Braunskill, 34, was hauled into custody in Mount Vernon Thursday morning after being named in an 18-person indictment that charged him with peddling weapons to alleged members and associates of the \u201c48 Gang\u201d in Riverhead, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>The guns were used in both fatal and non-fatal shootings, prosecutors said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Kyren Braunskill, 34, was one of 18 named in a sweeping indictment accusing him of peddling weapons to alleged members and associates of the \u201c48 Gang\u201d in Riverhead. <span class=\"credit\">Oleksandr \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Braunskill  llegedly sold a 9mm Ruger pistol to a high-ranking member of the Suffolk County gang in early 2021, according to the 57-count indictment obtained by Lohud.<\/p>\n<p>The cop, who joined the Mount Vernonr Police Department in 2022, is also accused of plotting gun buys with indicted thug Nickomas Allen and a member of another syndicate in March 2021. The following year he repeatedly offered to sell multiple firearms to senior \u201c48 Gang\u201d operative Jayvonte Nash, court papers said.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Braunskill\u2019s last offer to Nash came on Dec. 25, 2022 \u2013 three days before he was hired by Mount Vernon police and just over a week before he attended the Westchester Police Academy, the outlet reported.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors said the vicious Suffolk criminal organization \u2013 of which 17 members are also charged in the indictment \u2013 is linked to two murders, eight armed robberies, five shootings and the possession of 13 illegal firearms.<\/p>\n<p>Braunskill was charged with fourth-degree conspiracy for the alleged gun deals. He was also hit with third-degree attempted grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument after being caught with a fraudulent check on Dec. 15, 2022, the outlet reported.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>His arrest came exactly one week after he was promoted to detective. <span class=\"credit\">Mount Vernon Police Department, NY<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prior to being hired by Mount Vernon, he was reportedly on the state decertification list for law enforcement officers. The disgraced cop had been terminated while serving as a probationary corrections officer in October 2020, according to the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Following his Thursday arrest \u2013 which came exactly one week after he was promoted to detective \u2013 the Mount Vernon Police Department said they will review \u201cits hiring and vetting practices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They placed Braunskill on suspended duty pending the outcome of the case, police told PIX 11.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA pre-employment background investigation was conducted in accordance with department procedures, and no findings were returned,\u201d the department said in a Facebook post Thursday night, calling the indictment \u201cdisappointing\u201d and stressing the allegations \u201cprecede his employment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Prior to being hired by Mount Vernon, he was reportedly on the state decertification list for law enforcement officers. <span class=\"credit\">Mount Vernon Police Department, NY<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBased on the information available at that time, the decision was made to proceed with his employment. In light of these developments, the Mount Vernon Police Department will review its hiring and vetting practices to ensure they meet the highest standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Braunskill was charged with fourth-degree conspiracy for the alleged gun deals. He was also hit with third-degree attempted grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument after being caught with a fraudulent check on Dec. 15, 2022, Lohud reported.<\/p>\n<p>He pleaded not guilty and was released on supervision with GPS monitoring, according to the outlet. Braunskill is due back in court on April 15.<\/p>\n<p>Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney is scheduled to hold a press conference Friday morning to provide additional information on the sweeping indictment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 728px 160px; gap:2px; width:908px; background:#eee; padding:2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u901a\u680f\u9876\u90e8\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u6a2a\u5e45 908x258 \u8de8\u6574\u884c -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column:1\/-1; height:258px; background:#ff6b6b; display:grid; place-items:center;\">\r\n    <!-- JuicyAds v3.0 -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" data-cfasync=\"false\" async src=\"https:\/\/poweredby.jads.co\/js\/jads.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins id=\"1114307\" data-width=\"908\" data-height=\"258\"><\/ins>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" data-cfasync=\"false\" async>(adsbyjuicy = window.adsbyjuicy || []).push({'adzone':1114307});<\/script>\r\n<!--JuicyAds END-->\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u7b2c\u4e8c\u901a\u680f\uff1a728\u00d790 \u901a\u680f -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column:1\/-1; 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