NEW YORK, NY — An early morning arrest on December 20 brought to light a case of alleged official misconduct within the New York Police Department. Philip Fioranelli, a 48-year-old NYPD officer, was arrested at 7:20 AM in the jurisdiction of the 1st Precinct, located in Lower Manhattan.

Details surrounding the incident that led to Fioranelli’s arrest remain scant. However, the charge of official misconduct suggests a violation of departmental policies or abuse of power associated with his role as a police officer. The nature of the misconduct has not been disclosed by the NYPD or other city officials.