Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in the Bronx, police say
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in the Bronx Friday evening, according to police.
Elisamuel Samboy, 31, is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, according to police.
"Under [New York] law, a person is guilty of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation when [they] apply pressure on the throat or neck of such person [or]
blocks the nose or mouth of such person," reads Penal Law 121.11.
Details surrounding Samboy's arrest were not immediatley clear. It is unclear when he is due to return to court.
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