Nyc probation officer arrested in east village assault

New York, NY – An off-duty New York City probation officer was arrested early Sunday morning after a reported altercation in the East Village, police said.

At 12:37 a.m., officers from the 9th Precinct took Beverly Guzman, 36, into custody. She was identified as an employee of the city’s Department of Probation.

Charges filed

Guzman was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and assault following the incident. Authorities did not release details about the victim or circumstances leading up to the arrest.

Department response pending

The Department of Probation has not yet commented on the arrest. Off-duty arrests of city employees are typically referred to internal disciplinary review in addition to criminal proceedings.

Key Points

Off-duty probation officer Beverly Guzman, 36, was arrested in the 9th Precinct.
She faces charges of criminal obstruction of breathing and assault.
The Department of Probation has not issued a statement on the case.

Another city employee faces both criminal charges and an internal review after a late-night arrest.

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