New York City Firefighter Arrested and Charged with Assault

Handcuffs used during police arrest.

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty firefighter from the New York City Fire Department was arrested and charged with assault early Sunday morning.

The firefighter, identified as 36-year-old Ricardo Hernandez, was taken into custody at 2:49 am in Staten Island.

The charges against Hernandez are related to an alleged assault, though law enforcement officials have not released further details about the incident.

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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