Man arrested in hit-and-run of NYPD officer in Central Park; 2 suspects still wanted

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Sunday, June 9, 2024
Man arrested for hitting NYPD officer in Central Park; 2 suspects still wanted
Police say the man was part of a group of motorcyclists who struck an NYPD officer in May.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- One person has been arrested in the hit-and-run incident that injured an NYPD officer in Central Park last month.

18-year-old Brent Rosa of the Bronx was taken into custody and charged with assault, reckless endangerment and leaving the scene of a crime.

Police say Rosa was a part of a group of three motorcyclists accused of hitting the police officer and knocking him to the ground last month.

The incident happened on May 24 near West Drive and West 90th Street as the officer was trying to escort the group out of the park.

Two suspects are still wanted in connection to the attack.

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