NEW YORK, NY—Early Monday morning, an off-duty New York City police officer was arrested and charged with third-degree assault within the 25th Precinct. The officer, identified as 31-year-old Othman Lantir, was taken into custody at 3:28 AM.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest have not been fully disclosed. The NYPD and local authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation continues.
Third-degree assault, as defined under New York law, involves intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury to another person.
The NYPD has not yet released a statement regarding Officer Lantir’s arrest or the actions being taken in response.