Off-Duty NYC Department of Corrections Employee Arrested on Multiple Charges

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty employee of the New York City Department of Corrections was arrested on Friday within the precinct boundaries of the 5th Precinct. The incident occurred at 11:31 PM.

Identified as 38-year-old Lashand Daniel, the corrections officer faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage. The arrest marks a significant incident involving a city employee, which is now likely under further investigation by local authorities. Further details regarding the circumstances of the incident have not been disclosed at this time.

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