An off-duty NYPD school crossing guard, Yohanna Florencio, 37, was arrested Saturday, May 30, after police said she was charged with assault and menacing. Authorities logged the arrest at about 9:44 a.m. inside the Bronx’s 47th Precinct. The case remains under investigation and the charges are allegations; Florencio is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Arrest and charges
Police took Florencio into custody on May 30 and charged her with assault and menacing, according to The Bronx Daily. That report says the booking was recorded "within the confines of the 47th Precinct" and that investigators are continuing their probe. The article also lists the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline for anyone with information.
What crossing guards do
School crossing guards in New York are civilian, part‑time employees who help students cross busy streets. The NYPD says new appointees receive training at the Police Academy before taking their posts. The department describes the role as a public‑safety assignment centered on student safety and traffic control, according to its careers page at NYPD Careers.
Recent attacks have raised alarms
The arrest comes as crossing guards across the Bronx have faced violence this year. In March, police released surveillance footage after a man allegedly punched an on‑duty guard during the morning school rush, 1010 WINS reported. News 12 New York later reported an arrest in that case.
What happens next
Police say the inquiry is ongoing, and prosecutors will review the evidence to determine formal filings. Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑577‑TIPS, Spanish 1‑888‑57‑PISTA, or by texting CRIMES (274637) then entering TIP577. The arrest was logged inside the Bronx’s 47th Precinct, which the NYPD lists on the city website at 47th Precinct, and The Bronx Daily reiterates that the charges remain allegations as investigators continue their work.
