Off-duty peace officer arrested after attacking woman in the Bronx: police

New York Daily News – by Caitlin Nolan

An off-duty peace officer was arrested after she attacked a woman in the Bronx early Sunday, police said.

Samantha Diaz, 25, a peace officer with the Department of Homeless Services, got into an argument with a woman on E. 161st St. near Gerard Ave., a block from Yankee Stadium, about 3:15 a.m., officials said.  

The fight became physical when Diaz punched the other woman in the face and stabbed her multiple times in the arms, stomach and chest, cops said.

The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, authorities said.

Police said the two women did not know each other before the attack.

Diaz was charged with assault in the second degree. She has no prior arrests, officials said.

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