A 27-year-old off-duty police officer, Ndegnior Kpan, was taken into custody on Thursday evening in The Bronx, following allegations of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, according to law enforcement officials. The arrest was made at Kpan’s Co-op City residence in response to a 911 call reporting an assault.
The teenage girl, who identified Kpan as a friend, alleged that an argument between them escalated when she attempted to retrieve her belongings from his apartment. She claimed that Kpan forcibly removed her from his residence, resulting in visible injuries.
Further investigation into the incident revealed that Kpan had been involved in an intimate relationship with the minor, which constitutes statutory rape under New York law. The officer was subsequently charged with rape, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault.
Kpan, who had been a member of the police force since July 2024, was on extended leave at the time of the incident. The reasons for his leave were not immediately disclosed. Following his arrest, he was suspended without pay, as confirmed by police officials and sources close to the investigation.
The arraignment of the officer had not taken place by Friday evening. The case continues to unfold, shedding light on the serious issue of sexual assault and the abuse of power.