# NYPD Officer Dies After Surgery Complications in Dominican Republic

2026-08-06T13:46:34+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Dominican authorities are investigating the death of Rebecca DePaula, a 31-year-old New York Police Department officer and mother of three, after breast implant removal surgery in the Dominican Republic. Times of India reports that Dominican media linked her death to a bacterial infection, though the precise cause has not been publicly established. Her family has asked whether proper safety procedures were followed and whether negligence contributed. The clinic and surgeon have not been identified publicly. DePaula served for about 18 months at the NYPD’s 46th Precinct in the Bronx and was named its officer of the month in March. Her remains are expected to return to the United States after forensic review.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/31-year-old-nypd-officer-and-mother-of-3-dies-in-dominican-republic-after-reported-breast-implant-removal-surgery-family-seeks-answers/articleshow/132949067.cms>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/rebecca-depaula-was-an-nypd-officer-pastor-and-mother-of-three-her-family-is-demanding-an-investigation-after-she-died-following-surgery-in-the-dominican-republic/articleshow/132921261.cms>

Tags: Dominican Republic, investigation, medical safety, NYPD, surgery
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