STATEN ISLAND, NY — An off-duty NYPD police officer was arrested Thursday night in Staten Island after allegedly assaulting a victim and endangering two children, police said.
Key Points
- Officer Usman Kalair, 36, was arrested in Staten Island on multiple charges including strangulation and child endangerment.
- The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the NYPD’s 120th Precinct around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
- Kalair faces six total charges, including three counts of second-degree harassment.
Charges include strangulation and assault
Usman Kalair, 36, an NYPD officer, was taken into custody at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities said the arrest occurred within the bounds of the 120th Precinct, which covers parts of the North Shore of Staten Island.
Kalair was charged with second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing. He also faces three counts of second-degree harassment and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to police.
Child endangerment among multiple allegations
Details regarding the circumstances of the incident have not been released, including the identities or conditions of any alleged victims. The NYPD did not comment on whether the children involved were related to Kalair or what prompted the confrontation.
The department confirmed Kalair’s employment status as an active-duty officer at the time of his arrest. The NYPD did not immediately respond to requests for comment on whether Kalair has been suspended or placed on modified duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Internal Affairs investigation pending
The NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau is expected to review the case, a standard procedure for any officer-involved arrest. No further information has been disclosed regarding disciplinary action or court dates.
As of Friday morning, it was unclear whether Kalair had been arraigned or released.