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QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD traffic agent was arrested Wednesday night in Queens and hit with child endangerment and assault charges, according to police.
Key Points
- An NYPD traffic agent was arrested Wednesday night while off duty in Queens.
- Stephann John, 35, was charged with assault in the third degree and endangering the welfare of a child.
- The incident occurred within the 106th Precinct, which covers parts of South Ozone Park and Howard Beach.
Stephann John, 35, was taken into custody at approximately 9:55 p.m. within the confines of the 106th Precinct, police said. Authorities confirmed she is employed by the NYPD as a traffic enforcement agent and was not on duty at the time of the incident.
The NYPD did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the charges or the age of the child allegedly involved in the case. No injuries or further context were released as of Thursday morning.
