Philadelphia police officer accused of making threats, pointing gun

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Saturday, June 10, 2017
Philadelphia police officer arrested for off-duty incident
Philadelphia police officer arrested for off-duty incident. Jim Gardner reports during Action News at 11 p.m. on June 9, 2017.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia police officer was arrested following an incident at a bar while she was off-duty.

Investigators say Officer Sequeta Williams pointed a gun and made threats during the confrontation in January on the 4800 block of North Broad Street.

The 27-year-old Williams turned herself in Friday.

She is charged with Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Terroristic Threats and related charges.

Williams has been an officer for seven years.

Police officials say Williams has been suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss.

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