NYPD chaplain busted for patronizing prostitute in the Bronx

Frock and frisk.An NYPD chaplain has been busted in the Bronx for allegedly patronizing a prostitute, according to police.Father Michael Eguino, a Catholic chaplain for the NYPD and parochial vicar of St.Anselm Church in the Bronx, was arrested at about 11:20 a.m.

Friday, cops said.Sources said the 40-year-old was caught offering a woman money for sex.

Eguino was charged with patronizing a prostitute and served a desk appearance ticket for his unholy alleged act.The circumstances surrounding the sinful solicitation remain unclear.Eguino was made an NYPD chaplain in August 2021, just seven years after being ordained a priest.He also serves as a spiritual director for the NYPD Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island Holy Name Society.Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy when they are ordained.

A priest can be defrocked for breaking that vow — or for being charged with a crime.The Archdiocese of New York did not respond to a request for comment.Father Eguino could not be reached for comment....