Complaint #201406034,
June 11, 2014

Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Vazquez, Jorge
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vazquez, Jorge
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lee, Chee
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lee, Chee
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Hernandez, Heriberto
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lawrence, Johnny
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lawrence, Johnny
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lawrence, Johnny
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lawrence, Johnny
Complainant: Male, 24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lawrence, Johnny
Complainant: Female, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Unknown Officer Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Vazquez, Jorge Male, 24 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Vazquez, Jorge Male, 24 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Lee, Chee Male, 24 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Lee, Chee Male, 24 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unsubstantiated
Hernandez, Heriberto Male, 24 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Lawrence, Johnny Male, 24 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Lawrence, Johnny Male, 24 Force: Chokehold Unsubstantiated
Lawrence, Johnny Male, 24 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Lawrence, Johnny Male, 24 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Lawrence, Johnny Female, 38 Abuse of Authority: Question Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Alleged Victim Uncooperative

Conclusion Meanings:

'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On June 11, 2014, at approximately 12:35 a.m., [redacted] was in front of 106-09 Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn when an officer, identified via investigation as PO Johnny Lawrence, from Police Service Area 1, approached and spoke with his mother, [redacted]. [redacted] was accompanied by his friends, [redacted]. PO Lawrence was accompanied by officers who were identified via investigation as PO Jorge Vazquez, PO Chee Lee, PO Heriberto Hernandez, and PO Justin Balmer, each also from Police Service Area 1. The officers wished to speak with [redacted] about an individual whom they believed to be inside her residential building. During that conversation, the officers allegedly questioned [redacted] (Allegation A). [redacted] then interjected in the conversation and informed [redacted] that she did not have to speak with the officers. Soon thereafter, PO Lawrence allegedly stated to [redacted] "Shut the fuck up," wrapped one of his arms around the neck of [redacted] in a headlock, and then repeatedly punched [redacted] in the face (Allegations B, C, and D). At that point, multiple officers, including PO Lawrence, PO Lee, PO Vazquez, and PO Hernandez, restrained a resisting [redacted] brought him down to the ground, and then handcuffed him (within Allegation D and Allegations E, F, and G). While on the ground, officers who [redacted] did not see allegedly repeatedly punched him on the back of the head and on the ribcage (Allegation H). During the struggle, PO Vazquez allegedly pushed [redacted] back and stated to her, "Get the fuck out of here" (within Allegation F and Allegation I). [redacted] was eventually escorted to a patrol car, at which point PO Lee allegedly repeatedly kneed him in the groin area and further tightened his handcuffs (within Allegation E and Allegation J). PO Lawrence allegedly again stated to [redacted] "Shut the fuck up" (within Allegation B) and then added, "You're gonna get it, I'm telling you" (within Allegation B and Allegation K). PO Vazquez allegedly also stated to [redacted] "Shut the... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 11, 2014
Received: June 18, 2014
Closed: May 29, 2015

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 69th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Justin Balmer