Biden's niece in custody after scuffling with officers, fighting roommate, police say

Sept. 15, 2013: Vice President Joe Biden speaks during Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin's annual fundraising steak fry dinner in Indianola, Iowa. (AP)

NEW YORK – The niece of Vice President Joe Biden is in police custody in New York City.

Police said Tuesday that they took Caroline Biden into custody after responding to a report of a dispute at her Tribeca apartment.

Police said the 26-year-old scuffled with officers as they tried to break up a fight between her and her roommate.

Charges are pending.

The vice president's office declined to comment.