July 21, 2025 New York, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Friday evening in the Bronx, police confirmed, facing a serious charge of criminal obstruction of breathing. The officer, identified as 31-year-old Elisamuel Samboy, was taken into custody, though specific details surrounding the incident remain scarce.

The charge against Samboy, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, falls under New York Penal Law 121.11. This statute specifically applies when an individual "applies pressure on the throat or neck of such person [or] blocks the nose or mouth of such person," as outlined in the legal text.

As of late Friday, authorities had not released further information regarding the circumstances that led to Samboy's arrest. The exact time of his next court appearance has also not been made public. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.