| Officer: | Baratta, Michael |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Davis, Charles |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| Allegation: | Force: Radio as club |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: | Elmaadawy, Adam |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Davis, Charles |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Male |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Officer: | Baratta, Michael |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baratta, Michael | Black Male, 32 | Force: Pepper spray | Exonerated |
| Davis, Charles | Black Male, 32 | Force: Radio as club | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Elmaadawy, Adam | Black Male, 32 | Discourtesy: Word | Unsubstantiated |
| Davis, Charles | Black Male, 32 | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Unsubstantiated |
| Unknown Officer | Male | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Baratta, Michael | Black Male, 32 | Force: Physical force | Unsubstantiated |
Further details on conclusions.
On March 22, 2016, at approximately 5 p.m., [redacted] was double parked outside of Celebrity Hair Studio of Brooklyn, located at 565 Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. With him was his wife, [redacted] PO Michael Baratta of the 71st Precinct arrived with PO Charles Davis, who was assigned to the 71st Precinct at the time of the incident. PO Baratta gave [redacted] a summons for double parking and began to walk away (Board Review 02). An argument ensued, during which PO Baratta allegedly grabbed [redacted]'s wrist, turned him around, and used or attempted to use physical force against him (Allegation A). PO Baratta pepper sprayed [redacted] and PO Davis allegedly struck [redacted]'s face with his radio (Allegations B and C). [redacted] was taken to the ground and handcuffed. Some bystanders, including [redacted] recorded the incident. An officer allegedly informed [redacted] and another unidentified individual that he would break their cameras if they continued to film the incident (Allegations D). [redacted] was arrested for resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and disorderly conduct (Board Review 03).
[redacted] reportedly sustained a laceration on his right cheek, chipped teeth, and a shoulder dislocation, as a result of the incident. He was escorted to [redacted] Hospital in an ambulance with PO Adam Elmaadawy of the 71st Precinct. PO Elmaadawy allegedly cursed at [redacted] stating something to the effect of, "Shut the fuck up!" (Allegation E). [redacted]'s car and its' contents were vouchered by PO Davis (Board Review 20). PO Davis allegedly damaged [redacted]'s car speakers, glove compartment, charging outlet, and car seats (Allegation F).
[redacted] who works at Celebrity Hair Studio of Brooklyn, and [redacted]'s [redacted]-old daughter, [redacted] witnessed the incident. [redacted] a resident of the apartment building facing the incident, witnessed a portion of the incident.
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