Complaint #201701614,
February 24, 2017

Summary

On February 24, 2017, at approximately 11:30 a.m., [redacted] called 911 for assistance with getting her son, [redacted] to the hospital for psychiatric care. PO Christopher Aylward, PO Alexandra Smith, PO Derek Harris, and PO Matthew Wahl, of the 105th Precinct responded to the radio run and arrived at the rear parking lot of 257-09 Union Turnpike, in Queens. When the officers approached [redacted] PO Aylward allegedly grabbed [redacted] and threw him on the ground (Allegation A). PO Wahl also stated that he participated with bringing [redacted] down to the ground by grabbing his legs (Allegation B). While on the ground, PO Aylward punched [redacted] in the face (Allegation C). [redacted] also alleged that PO Aylward slammed his face against the ground (Allegation D). At another point, PO Aylward punched [redacted] a second time (Allegation E). [redacted] also alleged that while [redacted] was on the ground, PO Aylward placed his knee against the side [redacted]s neck (Allegation F). [redacted] alleged that officers obstructed her from recording the incident (Allegation G). At some point when [redacted] told the officers that she was recording the incident, PO Michael Polly allegedly stated, "Go ahead and post that shit" (Allegation H). After [redacted] was placed in handcuffs, PO Aylward searched [redacted] before escorting him inside the ambulance (Allegation I). PO Aylward allegedly did not clearly provide his name to [redacted] when she requested it (Allegation J). [redacted] stated that after the ambulance had drove off, PO Polly picked up [redacted]s coat, frisked it, and then handed it back to [redacted] (Allegation K). Read report for details.