An off-duty NYPD officer has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse in the 49th Precinct, which covers the neighborhoods of Allerton, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Eastchester Gardens, and Pelham Gardens.
Carlos Diaz, 36, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10.45 p.m. and charged with forcible touching and sex abuse. He had not been arraigned as of Oct. 22. There are three police officers with this name assigned to the NYPD based at different commands.
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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to protect against the potential identification of the victim.