Civilian NYPD employee arrested for possession of child pornography

Officers from the 121 Precinct arrested Benoit
Officers from the 121 Precinct arrested Benoit Photo credit NYPD via Twitter

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 23-year-old NYPD civilian employee was arrested in Staten Island Tuesday for possessing child pornography, authorities said.

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A search warrant was issued for Robert Benoit’s home where cops found he had child pornography, officials said.

Benoit worked as an NYPD civilian custodial assistant. He was off-duty when the arrest occurred.

He was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child less than 17 and possessing an obscene sexual performance by child.

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD via Twitter