Cars drive under the nyc sanitation department building on the west side of manhattan.
Cars drive under the NYC Sanitation Department building on the West Side of Manhattan.

Sanitation worker arrested for criminal mischief in New York City

NEW YORK, NY — A New York City Department of Sanitation employee was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, officials said.

Felix Toro, 40, was taken into custody following an incident that led to the fourth-degree charge, according to police records.

Authorities have not released details about the alleged actions that resulted in the charge against Toro.

Toro is currently employed by the NYC Department of Sanitation, though it is unclear how his arrest may affect his employment status.

No further information has been provided as the investigation remains ongoing.

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