Complaint #201703697,
April 27, 2017

Officer: Goldman, Farrell
Complainant: White Male, 49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Chabanov, Felix
Complainant: White Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Titus, James
Complainant: White Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Maxwell, Sheldon
Complainant: White Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Goldman, Farrell White Male, 49 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Chabanov, Felix White Male, 49 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Titus, James White Male, 49 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Maxwell, Sheldon White Male, 49 Force: Physical force Exonerated

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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

At approximately 6:35 p.m. on April 27, 2017, [redacted] called 911 and reported that her husband, [redacted] had abused her and their children in their home, located at [redacted] in Brooklyn. Lieutenant Yael Magori, Police Officer Felix Chabanov, Police Officer James Titus, and Police Officer Sheldon Maxwell of the 61st Precinct responded, along with other officers.
Police Officer Titus and Police Officer Maxwell escorted [redacted] out from his home and into the front yard and Lieutenant Magori ordered [redacted]'s arrest. Police Officer Titus and Police Officer Maxwell then physically struggled with [redacted] pushing and shoving him while trying to position his hands behind his back so that he could be handcuffed (Allegations A and B). As they struggled to control [redacted] they were joined by Police Officer Chabanov. The three officers were eventually able to handcuff [redacted] but Police Officer Titus' finger was injured during the handcuffing process. Police Officer Chabanov then pushed [redacted] on to the sidewalk, which caused [redacted] to sustain a large laceration and abrasion on his forehead (Allegation C). As [redacted] fell, Police Officer Maxwell fell with him and sustained an injury to his shoulder.
After being removed to [redacted] for treatment, [redacted] was taken to the 61st Precinct stationhouse. While in the holding cells, [redacted] allegedly asked Sergeant Farrell Goldman of the 61st Precinct for permission to use the telephone, and Sergeant Goldman allegedly replied "Don't fucking bother me" (Allegation D). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: April 27, 2017
Received: May 10, 2017
Closed: April 4, 2018

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 61st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Rebecca Coogan, Yael Magori, Daniel Miller, Jessica Saitta, James Sledge