NYC Employees Arrested for Assault in the Bronx
This past weekend saw the arrests of two off-duty New York City employees in separate assault incidents in the Bronx. The arrests highlight concerning incidents involving city workers.
The Arrests
- James White, a 48-year-old employee of the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS), was arrested on Friday, August 22nd, within the confines of the 52nd Precinct. He was charged with assault.
- Sheila Nunez Lopez, a 28-year-old NYPD officer, was arrested on Sunday, August 24th, within the confines of the 40th Precinct. She was also charged with assault.
Both individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
<img src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pct-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="52nd Precinct stationhouse in Norwood, Bronx">Reporting Information
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or via X @NYPDTips. All calls are kept strictly confidential.
The 52nd Precinct covers Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights. The 40th Precinct serves Port Morris, Mott Haven, and Melrose.
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