BROOKLYN, NY – An off-duty New York City school crossing guard was arrested Thursday morning and charged with assault, authorities said.
Police said the arrest took place around 11:18 a.m. within the confines of the 79th Precinct.
The suspect was identified as 66-year-old Lourdes Vega.
She was charged with assault following the incident.
Key Points
- Off-duty NYPD crossing guard Lourdes Vega, 66, arrested Thursday morning in Brooklyn
- Charged with assault within the 79th Precinct
- Departmental review of the incident is underway
NYPD confirms arrest
The NYPD confirmed Vega’s arrest and said the incident remains under review by the department’s Internal Affairs Bureau. Officials did not release details regarding the nature of the alleged assault.
Administrative action pending
As with all off-duty arrests involving city employees, administrative measures are expected to follow pending the outcome of the investigation. The case will be handled by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.