Staten Island, NY – An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Friday evening in the 120th Precinct on Staten Island and is facing multiple charges including child endangerment, according to NYPD officials.
Tyshawn Chapman, 35, was taken into custody at approximately 7:20 p.m. on August 22. He was charged with resisting arrest, child endangerment, obstructing governmental administration, and harassment.
Chapman is currently employed by the FDNY as a firefighter. Authorities did not release details regarding the incident that led to the arrest or the specific circumstances involving the child endangerment charge.
The case remains under investigation, and both the NYPD and FDNY have not commented on Chapman’s employment status following the arrest.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
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Key Points
- Off-duty FDNY firefighter Tyshawn Chapman, 35, was arrested in Staten Island
- He faces charges including resisting arrest and child endangerment
- The incident occurred within the 120th Precinct around 7:20 p.m. on Friday
A Staten Island firefighter is facing serious charges after an off-duty arrest involving child endangerment.