QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Friday morning in Queens on charges related to disseminating indecent material to a minor, police officials confirmed.
Travis Desouza, 35, was taken into custody at approximately 9:00 a.m. within the confines of the 102nd Precinct. The off-duty officer is facing three criminal charges: first-degree dissemination of indecent material to minors, endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree obscenity.
Key Points
- Off-duty NYPD officer Travis Desouza, 35, was arrested Friday in Queens.
- Charges include disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child.
- The arrest took place within the jurisdiction of the 102nd Precinct.
Details of arrest remain under investigation
The NYPD confirmed Desouza’s employment status but has not released further details about the nature of the alleged conduct or the age of the minor involved. The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of law enforcement personnel accused of misconduct.
Authorities have not disclosed whether Desouza was immediately suspended from duty or placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The NYPD did not provide a statement regarding disciplinary action or internal review procedures.
Officer faces serious felony count
First-degree dissemination of indecent material to minors is classified as a felony under New York Penal Law and carries significant legal consequences. The additional charges—endangering the welfare of a child and third-degree obscenity—further compound the seriousness of the case.
Desouza’s arrest was processed through the Queens criminal justice system, and he is expected to be arraigned before a judge in the coming days. No further information has been released about legal representation or bond conditions.
NYPD yet to comment publicly
As of Friday afternoon, the NYPD had not issued a public statement or press release regarding the incident. The department routinely investigates criminal allegations against its officers through the Internal Affairs Bureau in conjunction with local prosecutors.
The case remains under active investigation.