BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An on-duty NYPD officer was arrested on Saturday night in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
The arrest happened at around 9:10 p.m.
Michael Cruz, 29, is accused of leaving the scene of an accident without reporting.
The NYPD declined to provide additional information regarding the arrest.
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