New York, NY – An FDNY firefighter was arrested before dawn Tuesday in Midtown after authorities said he was involved in an assault and found with a weapon and controlled substances.
Police said Lexiano Harris, 32, was taken into custody around 3:27 a.m. inside the Midtown South Precinct area. Harris, who was off duty at the time, faces charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Officials have not disclosed details about the incident that led to his arrest, including the nature of the assault or what type of weapon and narcotics were recovered.
The FDNY has not yet issued a statement regarding Harris’s arrest or his current employment status. The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- FDNY firefighter Lexiano Harris, 32, was arrested Tuesday morning in Midtown while off duty.
- He faces charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
- Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the arrest.
The case raises new questions for the city’s fire department as one of its own faces serious charges.