Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Queens for possessing, selling steroids

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- An off-duty police officer was arrested Thursday evening for possessing and selling steroids in Queens, authorities said.

At approximately 5 p.m. officials arrested NYPD Officer Maurice Lemelin, 33, in the vicinity of 84th Street and 164th Avenue in the Ozone Park neighborhood.

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Lemelin was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to officials.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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