Complaint #201607222,
August 9, 2016

Summary

On August 9, 2016, at approximately 9:30 p.m., [redacted] called 911 to file a complaint against the staff of [redacted] in Manhattan alleging that they were harassing him. PO Christopher Wintermute, PO Margaret Bauert, PO Eric Stovall, and PO David Miller of the 32nd Precinct responded. PO Wintermute and PO Bauert were the first to arrive at the scene. Upon entering, they observed [redacted] arguing with the shelter's staff. [redacted] refused to exit when commanded to, so PO Wintermute forcibly placed him in handcuffs and removed him outside (Allegation A). PO Stovall and PO Miller arrived as PO Wintermute was placing [redacted] in handcuffs. An ambulance was then requested for [redacted] as an Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP) (Allegations B – E). While [redacted] waited outside, PO Miller frisked [redacted] and PO Wintermute searched his pockets (Allegations F and G). PO Stovall also searched [redacted]'s bags inside of the shelter while [redacted] waited outside (Allegation H). After approximately 20 minutes, EMS arrived and [redacted] was placed inside the ambulance. While inside the ambulance, PO Wintermute allegedly made comments regarding [redacted]'s socio-economic status (Allegation I). PO Bauert also allegedly called [redacted] "Hispanic trash" (Allegation J). PO Wintermute and PO Stovall accompanied [redacted] inside the ambulance to Harlem Hospital, where he was admitted to the psychiatric ward. No summonses were issued or arrests made as a result of this incident. Read report for details.