NYPD officer arrested on rape and assault charges in East Harlem

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NYPD Officer Samuel Sierra, 35, was arrested in East Harlem on charges of first-degree rape, strangulation, and assault. The incident is reported to be domestic in nature. Sierra, a six-year veteran of the NYPD, was previously assigned to the 77th Precinct in Brooklyn. He was transferred to the Auxiliary Police Section in December 2023. In February 2023, Sierra faced allegations of assaulting a woman during a traffic stop but was cleared of serious misconduct after retraining. His arraignment is pending.


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