Off-duty NYC corrections officer arrested for assault

Handcuffs used during police arrest.
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

NEW YORK, NY – Lateisha Staley, a 46-year-old female correction who works for the New York City Department of Corrections, was arrested and charged with assault on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The incident occurred in the 113 Precinct while Staley was off-duty.

The arrest was made at approximately 2:15 pm and Staley was taken into custody by NYPD officers. She was charged with assault and taken to a nearby police station for processing.

The nature of the assault and the circumstances that led to the incident were not immediately clear. The New York City Department of Corrections has not issued any official statement regarding the incident.