Staten Island, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Friday morning in Staten Island on drunk driving charges after allegedly refusing to take a breathalyzer test during a traffic stop, police confirmed.
Conwayne Mitchell, 30, was taken into custody at approximately 4:34 a.m. within the 121st Precinct. Mitchell, who serves as a police officer with the New York City Police Department, now faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), and Refusal to Take a Breath Test.
The circumstances leading up to the arrest have not been publicly disclosed, and no injuries or collisions were reported in connection with the incident.
Mitchell was off duty at the time of his arrest. The NYPD has not commented on whether he has been suspended or placed on modified duty pending internal review.
The arrest marks the latest in a series of off-duty conduct incidents under internal scrutiny by the department.
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Key Points
- Off-duty NYPD officer Conwayne Mitchell, 30, was arrested in Staten Island on DWI charges
- He is accused of refusing a breath test during the early morning stop
- No injuries were reported and the investigation remains ongoing
An NYPD officer’s night off ended in handcuffs after refusing a breathalyzer in a Staten Island traffic stop.
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