Queens, NY – A 48-year-old off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Sunday morning in southeastern Queens and hit with an aggravated harassment charge after an incident that unfolded just after 4 a.m. in the confines of the 116th Precinct.

Octavio Green, a veteran police officer with the department, was taken into custody at approximately 4:09 a.m. Though the NYPD has not released specific details surrounding the incident, officials confirmed the charge of aggravated harassment and noted that Green was off duty at the time of his arrest.

The arrest took place within the 116th Precinct, which covers neighborhoods such as Rosedale, Laurelton, and Springfield Gardens. No injuries or additional criminal charges were reported in connection with the incident.

The department said that an internal investigation has been opened, which is standard policy in cases involving criminal charges against active-duty officers. Green’s duty status is expected to be reviewed pending the outcome of both the internal and criminal investigations.

As of Sunday evening, no additional information regarding the nature of the alleged harassment had been disclosed.

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