Complaint #201606639,
July 27, 2016

Officer: Connolly, Douglas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Mcdonnell, Sean
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Connolly, Douglas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Swift, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Israilov, Roman
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
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: Other blunt instrument as a club
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
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: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Connolly, Douglas Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Mcdonnell, Sean Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Connolly, Douglas Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Swift, Michael Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Israilov, Roman Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Hit against inanimate object Officer(s) Unidentified

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On July 27, 2016, at approximately 9:46 p.m., Lt. Roman Israilov and PO Michael Swift, of the 81st Precinct, were conducting routine patrol in the vicinity of Gates Avenue and Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn when Lt. Israilov observed [redacted] lying on the sidewalk. [redacted]'s cousin, [redacted], was standing near [redacted]. The officers stopped their RMP and approached [redacted]. As [redacted] attempted to stand up, Lt. Israilov and PO Swift grabbed [redacted]'s arms and attempted to handcuff him. At some point, PO Sean McDonnell and PO Douglas Connolly, also of the 81st Precinct, arrived. The officers took [redacted] to the ground, where he landed face down (Allegations A through D). An officer allegedly struck [redacted] on his left ribcage with an unknown object (Allegation E). As the struggle continued, officers reportedly placed their bodyweight on top of [redacted]'s torso (Allegation F). An officer allegedly punched [redacted] and then grabbed [redacted]'s right arm and intentionally struck [redacted]'s right elbow against the ground, causing an abrasion to his right elbow (Allegations G and H). An officer reportedly pressed [redacted]'s head into the ground, causing an abrasion near [redacted]'s right temple (also Allegation H). Once [redacted] was handcuffed, officers reportedly rolled him onto his back, at which point PO Connolly allegedly placed his foot on [redacted]'s chest (Allegation I). When [redacted] asked if he could get up, the officers allowed him to sit up. [redacted] was ultimately transported to [redacted]. [redacted] reported that he was treated for a fractured left rib and lacerations to his elbows and right hip. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 27, 2016
Received: August 2, 2016
Closed: November 21, 2016

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 81st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued