Police are searching for a man accused of attacking the uniformed agent
BRONX, NY – A routine parking summons turned violent in the Bronx last week when a man allegedly walked up to an on-duty NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent and punched him in the face before fleeing along Davidson Avenue, police said.
The assault happened at approximately 12:03 p.m. Aug. 28 in front of 1800 Davidson Avenue within the 46th Precinct.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the uniformed traffic agent was issuing a parking summons to a vehicle when an unidentified man and woman approached him.
Police allege the man punched the agent in the face, leaving him with pain to his head and face.
The woman fled the location in a vehicle in an unknown direction, while the man ran north on Davidson Avenue toward West 177th Street, according to police.
The NYPD has not released information identifying either person or disclosed what preceded the alleged assault beyond the agent issuing the parking summons.
Crime Stoppers publicized the case Friday as police continued seeking information about the man wanted in connection with the assault.
Anyone with information can contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-language tips can be submitted at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or @NYPDTips on X.
Key Points
- An NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent was allegedly punched while issuing a parking summons in the Bronx on Aug. 28.
- Police said the agent suffered pain to his head and face.
- A man fled north on Davidson Avenue while a woman left the area in a vehicle.