Complaint #201905233,
May 9, 2019

Officer: Graffagnino, Mariangela
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Bizhko, Yevhen
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Graffagnino, Mariangela
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bizhko, Yevhen
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Graffagnino, Mariangela Black Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unsubstantiated
Bizhko, Yevhen Black Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unsubstantiated
Graffagnino, Mariangela Black Male, 33 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Bizhko, Yevhen Black Male, 33 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

On May 9, 2019, [redacted] was at his residence at [redacted] in Brooklyn when he and his cousin, [redacted] started an argument over his tenancy in the apartment. [redacted] called 911 and PO Mariangela Graffagnino and PO Yevhen Bizhko, both of the 71st Precinct, arrived at the location. After a brief discussion with [redacted] at the door, PO Graffagnino and PO Bizhko stepped into the front vestibule of the apartment to place him under arrest (Allegation A- Abuse of Authority-[redacted]; Allegation B- Abuse of Authority-[redacted]). While handcuffing [redacted] the officers pulled on his arms (Allegation C- Force-[redacted]; Allegation D- Force-[redacted]). [redacted] was ultimately arrested for [redacted] (Board Review 01). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 9, 2019
Received: June 17, 2019
Closed: December 17, 2020

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 71st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected