A Brooklyn police officer is facing serious sex crime charges after prosecutors say he raped and sexually abused a woman following a party in the borough last fall. The officer, identified by prosecutors as 27-year-old Daheem Morris, has been charged with third-degree rape, third-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching and sexual misconduct.
According to a press release from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Morris was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald Leo, released without bail and ordered to return to court on May 8, 2026. District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said, "This defendant is accused of raping a woman who repeatedly told him to stop, and we will seek to hold him fully accountable." The statement also thanked the woman for cooperating with investigators and credited the NYPD for its investigation.
What Prosecutors Allege
Investigators say the alleged assault happened on September 28, 2025, after Morris and the woman had attended the same party in Brooklyn. The two had known each other for about two years and shared mutual friends.
Reporting in the Brooklyn Eagle states that Morris and the woman later ended up alone in a vehicle, where he allegedly continued despite her telling him to stop. She reportedly told a cousin about the encounter that same day.
Investigation and Prosecution
Detectives from the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau investigated the complaint, and the case is being prosecuted by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Special Victims Bureau. Assistant District Attorney Christina Oddo is handling the case under the supervision of bureau chief ADA Miss Gregory, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors said Morris was previously assigned to the 73rd Precinct in Brownsville and more recently attached to Police Service Area 1, which patrols NYCHA housing developments in Brooklyn.
Charges and Penalties
Under N.Y. Penal Law §130.25, rape in the third degree is classified as a class E felony. Forcible touching is a class A misdemeanor, and sexual abuse in the third degree is a class B misdemeanor.
State sentencing guidelines set the upper limit for many class E felonies at four years in prison, according to N.Y. Penal Law Article 70. The misdemeanor charges still carry potential jail time and can bring long-term collateral consequences, including effects on background checks and employment.
Oversight and Context
Allegations that police officers commit sexual offenses often trigger parallel tracks of scrutiny, with criminal investigations by prosecutors on one side and internal NYPD discipline on the other. That setup has drawn criticism from some reform advocates who argue it can obscure accountability.
In March 2025, the Associated Press reported on another case in which NYPD officers were charged with crimes including forcible touching and burglary, highlighting that misconduct investigations within the department are an ongoing issue.
The arrest of Morris and the upcoming court proceedings are likely to be closely watched by Brooklyn residents and police reform groups. Anyone affected by sexual violence can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit RAINN for confidential support and resources.
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