Queens, NY — On Thursday, at 7:00 PM, an off-duty New York City employee was arrested within the confines of the 105 Precinct. The individual, Tasha Pinkney, a 57-year-old female employed by NYC Parks, was taken into custody.
Pinkney faces multiple charges, including Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, and Harassment in the 1st Degree.
The arrest and charges were confirmed by authorities, but further details regarding the incident were not immediately available.
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