Bronx, NY – A 28-year-old off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in the early hours of Sunday after an alleged altercation that led to assault charges inside the boundaries of the 40th Precinct, according to official reports.
Shelia NunezLopez, an NYPD officer, was taken into custody at approximately 1:40 a.m. following an incident that authorities say involved a physical dispute. Details surrounding what led to the confrontation have not been disclosed, but police confirmed she was off duty at the time of the incident and is now facing formal assault charges.
NunezLopez’s arrest took place in the South Bronx, where the 40th Precinct covers neighborhoods such as Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Melrose. The NYPD did not release any additional information regarding the victim or the circumstances leading up to the alleged assault. It is also unclear whether any injuries were reported or if additional charges could follow.
The department stated that the incident is under internal review, which is standard protocol when an officer is arrested, particularly in cases involving alleged violence.
NunezLopez has been placed on modified duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Key Points
- Off-duty NYPD officer Shelia NunezLopez arrested early Sunday in the Bronx
- Incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. in the 40th Precinct and led to an assault charge
- Officer placed on modified duty as the department conducts an internal review
