| Officer: | Murphy, James |
|---|---|
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Gallagher, Keith |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Gallagher, Keith |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 32 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Officer: | Gallagher, Keith |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 49 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy, James | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Gallagher, Keith | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Gallagher, Keith | Hispanic Male, 32 | Discourtesy: Word | Unfounded |
| Gallagher, Keith | Hispanic Female, 49 | Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Unknown Officer | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Discourtesy: Word | Exonerated |
| Unknown Officer | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Force: Physical force | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Unknown Officer | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On October 31, 2014, a little after 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Keith Gallagher and PO James Murphy, both of the 101st Precinct, were informed by the building security at [redacted] in Queens that [redacted] who was banned from the building complex, was present on the 9th floor. The officers saw [redacted] enter [redacted] which belong to his ex-wife [redacted]. Sgt. Gallagher and PO Murphy followed him into the apartment, and tried to apprehend him (Allegations A and B). As he tried to grab [redacted] Sgt. Gallagher allegedly said, "Get the fuck out of here" (Allegation C). Two pitbulls latched onto PO Murphy, and the officers retreated into the hallway, and waited for back up to arrive. [redacted] argued with the officers. Sgt. Gallagher allegedly asked, "Why are you acting like a bitch?" (Allegation C cont'd). Back up arrived and entered the apartment. [redacted] alleged that an officer she could not see elbowed her in the right eye (Allegation D). When [redacted] tried to prevent the officers from removing [redacted] an officer allegedly kicked her in the back of her right calf (Allegation D cont'd). [redacted] alleged that an officer or officers, whom he could not see, punched and elbowed him in the right cheek and right side of his forehead (Allegation D cont'd). An officer struck [redacted] with an asp (Allegation E). During the struggle, an officer told [redacted] "Give me your fucking hands" (Allegation F). As the officers walked out with [redacted] Sgt. Gallagher believed that [redacted] tried to grab his gun, and said, "Don't fucking try to grab my gun" (Allegation G). When the officers were leaving, Sgt. Gallagher was telling some newly arrived officers about what had transpired, and told them, in reference to [redacted] "This one's fucking crazy" (Allegation G cont'd). Two videos captured some of the incident (encl. 7A-B). Read report for details.