THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty New York City employee was arrested in the Bronx on Monday, according to the NYPD.
Jaleesa Brooks, an NYPD school crossing guard, was taken into custody around 10 p.m.
The 35-year-old was charged with assault and harassment.
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