NYPD Officer Charged With Rape and Child Sex Crimes After Admitting Past Misconduct

A New York City police officer has been charged with rape and child sex crimes, following allegations that he engaged in misconduct on the job, previously admitting to violating department rules including a dangerous incident. The officer was arrested Wednesday night. According to records, the officer had previously admitted to misconduct on the job. The charges are a result of an ongoing investigation into the allegations against him.