Crime & Safety
Off-Duty Cop Choked Ex In Front Of Kid, Arrested In BK: NYPD, Report
Police Officer Simon Alvarez was arrested in the 72nd Precinct, which covers South Slope, late Tuesday night, cops said.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — An off-duty cop was arrested in South Slope's precinct Tuesday night for choking his ex-girlfriend in front of her child, according to the NYPD and reports.
Simon Alvarez, 24, was arrested in Brooklyn's 72nd Precinct at 11:10 p.m. and charged with strangulation and acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17-years-old, said authorities.
Alvarez, who the website 50-a reports serves in Manhattan's 34th precinct, also faces menacing, criminal mischief, and harassment charges, police said.
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The off-duty cop had an argument with his ex while her kid was in the room, 1010 Wins reported.
The NYPD did not have any more information about the case as of Wednesday morning.
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