Complaint #201704987,
June 14, 2017

Officer: Molinski, Daniel
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Molinski, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 26
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Molinski, Daniel
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Ward, Allan
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 26
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ward, Allan
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Molinski, Daniel Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Molinski, Daniel Hispanic Female, 26 Abuse of Authority: Question Exonerated
Molinski, Daniel Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Female, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Officer(s) Unidentified
Ward, Allan Hispanic Female, 26 Force: Gun Pointed Unsubstantiated
Ward, Allan Hispanic Male, 29 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched 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.
'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'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

On June 14, 2017, at approximately 6:00 a.m., five civilians—[redacted] and an infant—were inside [redacted], in Brooklyn. Approximately 10 police officers, each assigned to Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North, arrived outside the apartment to execute a search warrant. PO Daniel Molinski of Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North obtained the search warrant (Board Review 01).
[redacted] alleged that immediately prior to police entering the apartment, an unknown officer shouted, "Open the fucking door." (Allegation A). [redacted] alleged that officers, including PO Molinski, entered and searched the apartment (Allegations B and C). [redacted] testified that she was in a bedroom solely with [redacted] and their infant and that she was holding the infant when officers entered the bedroom. [redacted] alleged that Det. Allan Ward of Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North pointed his gun at her while she held her infant (Allegation D). [redacted] alleged that Det. Ward pulled [redacted] legs, forcing him to the ground (Allegation E).
[redacted] were each led to the living room inside the apartment. [redacted] alleged that PO Molinski asked her if she knew that [redacted] used or sold drugs (Allegation F). [redacted] alleged that PO Molinski told her that he would call ACS and have her children taken away (Allegation G).
[redacted] testified that she, [redacted] were transported to the 90th Precinct stationhouse. [redacted] alleged that an unknown officer pushed [redacted] in the back, causing him to fall face first on the ground (Allegation H). [redacted] futher alleged that an unknown officer ripped [redacted] belt as it was removed from his person (Allegation I).
[redacted] were each arrested as a result of this incident (Board Review 02). Each individual was charged with [redacted]. [redacted] was charged with three additional offenses: [redacted].
This case surpassed the 90-day benchmark because it took over one month to obtain a sworn statement from a civilian and nine officers were interviewed. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 14, 2017
Received: June 19, 2017
Closed: November 22, 2017

Reason for contact: Execution of search warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 90th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Alexandru Anghel, Rene Castellano, Melvin Cordero, Jamar Goddard, Miguel Iglesias, Samuel Lallave, Samuel Perez, Alejandro Villalona