STATEN ISLAND, NY – On Saturday, September 7, 2024, an off-duty New York City employee was arrested in the confines of the 120 Precinct in Staten Island. The individual, identified as 58-year-old Leonel Cruz, a New York City Correctional Officer, was taken into custody in the early hours of the morning, around 3:46 a.m.
Cruz now faces a series of serious charges, including Assault in the 2nd Degree with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon, Menacing in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree with intent to cause physical injury, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree.
The incident has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the arrest, though no additional details have been made available at this time. The NYPD is continuing its investigation.