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QUEENS, NY – An off-duty NYPD police cadet was arrested early Saturday morning following an incident that led to charges of assault and harassment, authorities said.

Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jessica Sigchi, who was taken into custody at approximately 2:42 a.m. within the confines of the 115th Precinct.

Officials said Sigchi, an NYPD cadet, was off duty at the time of the incident.

Incident under investigation

Details surrounding the altercation have not been publicly released, and the department has not specified whether the incident involved another officer or a civilian. The NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau is expected to review the case as part of standard procedure for off-duty arrests.

Sigchi faces charges of assault and harassment and was processed at the precinct following her arrest.

Department response pending

An NYPD spokesperson confirmed the arrest but declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation. Disciplinary action, if any, will be determined following the outcome of the department’s internal review and court proceedings.

No injuries or additional arrests were reported in connection with the incident.

Authorities say the NYPD cadet was charged after an early-morning altercation in Queens led to her arrest on assault and harassment counts.

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