NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police released a photo of a suspect on Friday in connection to an assault of a female police officer during a traffic stop in the Bronx on Halloween.
According to police, on Oct. 31, the officer was conducting a lawful traffic stop when an unidentified suspect approached her from behind and punched her on the back of the head at around 6:10 p.m. near Risse Street and Jerome Avenue.
The suspect fled the scene on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in an unknown direction.
The officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
An investigation is ongoing.
