Subway fare evasion suspect punches NYPD officer in Manhattan: NYPD

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MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A woman was arrested after allegedly punching an NYPD officer in the face at a Manhattan subway station on Thursday, according to authorities.

The assault happened at 7:12 p.m. at the 59th Street-Lexington Avenue station, according to the NYPD.

Debbie Johnson, 24, jumped a turnstile before attacking the officer, police said. Johnson faces multiple charges, including assault and obtaining transit without paying.

The officer was treated at a hospital and released.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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