BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Department of Correction officer was arrested early Saturday in Brooklyn and charged with assault, police confirmed.
David Wadley, a 34-year-old corrections officer, was taken into custody at approximately 1:42 a.m. within the confines of the 78th Precinct, which covers parts of Park Slope, Prospect Park, and Gowanus.
Authorities said the arrest stemmed from an incident that led to Wadley being charged with assault in the third degree.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged assault have not been disclosed, and the identity of the victim has not been released. The NYPD stated the investigation remains ongoing.
Wadley was off duty at the time of the incident, according to officials. It was not immediately clear if he has retained an attorney or entered a plea.
