An NYPD traffic agent was assaulted on Jan. 8 while preforming his duties and police need help tracking the assailant. Police said the incident occurred near the intersection of East Kingsbridge Road and East 194th Street. The traffic agent was preforming his duties when suddenly he was punched in the face and taken to the hospital where he was treated for pain.
The suspect (pictured left) wanted for questioning is described as, Hispanic, in his early twenties, standing at 5’8” and weighing approximately 140Ibs. He was last seen wearing a red-hooded sweatshirt, black Nike sweatpants, and white/black sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).
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