New York City Department of Homeless Services employee charged with menacing

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NEW YORK, NY – Police officers with the New York City Police Department’s 48th Precinct have arrested and charged a city homeless services worker with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.

47-year-old Tonya Simmons was taken into custody on Monday at around 9:24 pm.

The NYPD did not elaborate on the specified incident. Simmons works for the New York City Department of Homeless Services in the Bronx. She worked as a uniformed officer for the agency for 6 years.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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