Complaint #201803866,
March 23, 2018

Summary

On March 23, 2018, at approximately 2:23 a.m., [redacted] was driving a vehicle with her friend [redacted] in the front passenger's seat when it was pulled over by Police Officer John Ottomano and Police Officer Anna Garlinska, both of the 114th Precinct, at the intersection of [redacted] in Queens (Allegations A and B – Abuse of Authority – Vehicle Stop, [redacted]). Police Officer Ottomano exited his vehicle, drew his gun, and pointed it at [redacted] (Allegation C – Force -- Gun Pointed, [redacted]). When [redacted] attempted to exit her vehicle, Police Officer Ottomano pushed her back inside (Allegation D – Force - Physical force, [redacted]). Police Officer Ottomano and Police Officer Garlinska placed [redacted] inside a police vehicle. An officer allegedly grabbed [redacted] removed her from the police vehicle, and dropped her onto the ground from the height of the first step into the vehicle, causing her to sustain a scrape on her lower back (Allegation E – Force – Physical Force, [redacted]). [redacted] was arrested and charged with assault of a police officer, assault in the third degree, obstructing governmental administration in the third degree, operating motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and obedience to a required traffic-control devices (Board Review 01). There is evidence suggesting Police Officer Ottomano and Police Officer Garlinska provided false official statements in violation of PG 203-08 (Allegations F and G – Other Misconduct – False Official Statement). Read report for details.