NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man was released without bail Saturday after he allegedly attacked an off-duty NYPD sergeant walking his dog on the Upper East Side.
Sherred Johnson, 31, is accused of assaulting the 52-year-old officer on March 28 after telling him to slow down after his motorcycle clipped him, the Daily News reported.
His release came despite prosecutors' request for bail of $20,000 cash or bond. A source told the paper he has one prior arrest in 2019 for harassment and criminal mischief.
According to witnesses, the sergeant was crossing East 90th Street near First Avenue around 7 p.m. when Johnson clipped him with his motorcycle's mirror.
According to police, an argument ensued, during which the sergeant yelled at Johnson to slow down.
When Johnson slugged the sergeant, the officer fell to the pavement and broke his ankle, according to a criminal complaint.
As the officer tried to get up, Johnson started kicking him, said doorman Felix Rosa, adding that he didn’t realize the injured man was a police officer.
According to the complaint, the victim said Johnson punched him repeatedly.
Johnson then got back on his motorcycle and sped down East 90th Street.
The sergeant was treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center for his injuries.
Johnson is facing counts of misdemeanor and felony assault.
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