School crossing guard cuffed in queens for child endangerment and menacing
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School crossing guard cuffed in Queens for child endangerment and menacing

Queens, NY – A New York City school crossing guard was arrested Thursday night in Queens after police said she endangered the welfare of a child and made menacing threats.

Officials identified the suspect as Towana Lowenfield, 29, an off-duty NYPD school crossing guard. She was taken into custody at 10:11 p.m. within the confines of the 105th Precinct, which covers neighborhoods in eastern Queens.

Lowenfield faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child and menacing, authorities said. Details of the incident leading to the arrest were not immediately released.

The NYPD confirmed the arrest and noted that the case remains under investigation. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.


Key Points

  • NYPD school crossing guard arrested in Queens Thursday night.
  • Suspect identified as 29-year-old Towana Lowenfield.
  • Charged with child endangerment and menacing.

Even guardians of school safety can find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

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