Off-duty NYPD school crossing guard arrested on criminal contempt, theft charges

Off-duty NYPD school crossing guard arrested on criminal contempt, theft charges

NEW YORK — An off-duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested on criminal contempt and petit larceny charges, authorities said.

Carmen Carambot, 52, was taken into custody Monday. Details surrounding the incident were not immediately available.

Carambot was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and petit larceny. It was unclear if she had legal representation.

The NYPD has not commented on the arrest, and the investigation is ongoing.