Complaint #201808743,
October 21, 2018

Summary

On October 21, 2018, shortly before 4:25 p.m., a vehicle struck an unidentified child in an apparent hit-and-run at the intersection of Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. An unidentified male bystander ran up to Police Officer Dylan Mattern and Police Officer Jimmy Romero, both of the 81st Precinct, who were on a foot post at that intersection, and requested that they help the child. PO Mattern and PO Romero refused (Allegations A and B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Meanwhile, Police Officer Jeanene Martinez and Police Officer Anthony Medina, also of the 81st Precinct, drove by and assisted PO Mattern and PO Romero. A crowd formed, including [redacted], his brother, [redacted] and [redacted]. PO Martinez allegedly told [redacted] to "Get the fuck out of here before we kill you, before you get locked up" (Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted] Allegation D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Mattern allegedly told [redacted] to "Get the fuck out of here" (Allegation F: Discourtesy, [redacted]). PO Martinez allegedly said, "Fuck you" to [redacted] and ordered him to "Get the fuck out of here" (Allegation G: Discourtesy, [redacted]).
PO Medina grabbed [redacted] in a bear-hug and they fell to the ground (Allegation H: Force, [redacted]). PO Martinez struck [redacted] on his head with a Taser three times (Allegation I: Force, [redacted]). PO Martinez allegedly struck [redacted] on his head with handcuffs (Allegation J: Force, [redacted]). PO Martinez attempted to drive-stun [redacted] in the neck with a Taser (Allegation K: Force, [redacted]). PO Mattern and PO Romero took [redacted] to the ground (Allegations L and M: Force, [redacted]). PO Romero kneeled on [redacted] chest, restricting his breathing (Allegation N: Force, [redacted]). At the same time, PO Mattern put his left forearm against [redacted] throat, allegedly further restricting his breathing (Allegation O: Force, [redacted] Allegation P: Force, [redacted]). [redacted] stood up. PO Romero allegedly put [redacted] in a two-armed... Read report for details.