| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 35-39 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Officer: | Powers, Erek |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Powers, Erek |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 39 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Powers, Erek |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 39 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Powers, Erek |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 24 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Powers, Erek |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 24 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Officer | Black Female, 35-39 | Discourtesy: Word | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Powers, Erek | Black Male, 18 | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Unsubstantiated |
| Powers, Erek | Black Female, 39 | Discourtesy: Word | Unsubstantiated |
| Powers, Erek | Black Female, 39 | Force: Physical force | Exonerated |
| Powers, Erek | Black Female, 24 | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Unsubstantiated |
| Powers, Erek | Black Female, 24 | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Unsubstantiated |
Further details on conclusions.
On February 26, 2015, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Sgt. Erek Powers, PO Mark Xylas, PO Ryan Galvin and PO Romando Julien were driving down Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. As they approached Chauncey Street, they observed [redacted] and [redacted] having a verbal dispute. Six other people, identified via investigation as [redacted] and [redacted] were also present.
When the officers approached [redacted] and [redacted] Sgt. Powers allegedly threatened to use force against them (Allegation A). Shortly thereafter, Sgt. Powers allegedly spoke discourteously to [redacted] and [redacted] (Allegation B). While Sgt. Powers was trying to restrain [redacted], [redacted] alleged that Sgt. Powers punched her in the face (Allegation C). [redacted] attempted to obtain Sgt. Powers' name and shield number but he refused to provide it (Allegation D). [redacted] and [redacted] were subsequently arrested. Before being placed into a police vehicle, [redacted] alleged that an unidentified officer told her to "Shut the fuck up" (Allegation E).
[redacted] and [redacted] went to the 81st Precinct shortly after. During this time, [redacted] alleged that Sgt. Powers threatened to arrest her (Allegation F).
Later that night, [redacted] went to [redacted] in Brooklyn. Medical personnel observed mild swelling to the left side of her face. She was diagnosed with a contusion and prescribed 400 mg of Ibuprofen.
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