Complaint #202002191,
March 5, 2020

Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Baer, Michael
Complainant: White Female, 50-54
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baer, Michael
Complainant: White Female, 50-54
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Officer: Zwilling, Charles
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baer, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Medina, Michael Hispanic Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Baer, Michael White Female, 50-54 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Medina, Michael Hispanic Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Baer, Michael White Female, 50-54 Discourtesy: Word Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Zwilling, Charles Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Unsubstantiated
Medina, Michael Hispanic Male, 45-49 Force: Restricted Breathing Unsubstantiated
Medina, Michael Hispanic Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Medina, Michael Hispanic Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Baer, Michael Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Other Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned

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 March 5, 2020, at approximately 10:45 a.m., [redacted] his attorney [redacted] and his friend [redacted] were at 60 Lafayette Street in Manhattan to attend a hearing in family court. As [redacted] stood outside the courtroom, Detectives Michael Medina and Michael Baer of the 5th Precinct Detective Squad approached [redacted] and asked to speak privately. In a stairwell next to the courtroom, Det. Baer questioned [redacted] about a previous court appearance involving [redacted] s brother in-law, who was a former member of the NYPD. Det Medina grabbed [redacted] s right hand and pushed him against a wall (Allegation A: Force: [redacted]). [redacted] asked why he was under arrest. Det. Medina allegedly replied, "Shut the fuck up" (Allegation B: Discourtesy: [redacted]). Det. Medina allegedly knocked [redacted] s legs out from underneath him (Allegation C: Force: Exonerated). [redacted] fell to the ground, and Det. Medina allegedly put his knee onto [redacted] s back, restricting his breathing (Allegation D: Force: [redacted]). Det. Medina and a group of court officers placed [redacted] into handcuffs. Det. Baer and Det. Medina escorted [redacted] out of the building.
At the same time, [redacted] and her friend Rose Ann [redacted] exited a taxi in front of 60 Lafayette Street. Det. Baer allegedly told [redacted] "You come to the fucking precinct, you're gonna get arrested" (Allegation E: Discourtesy: [redacted]) (Allegation F: Abuse of Authority: [redacted]). In the police vehicle, Det. Medina allegedly banged on the steering wheel and said to [redacted] "I'm tired of this shit. I can't wait to fucking retire. 19 years and I'm tired of you fucking animals" (Allegation G: Discourtesy: [redacted]).
At the 5th Precinct stationhouse, [redacted] told allegedly told Sgt. Charles Zwilling of the 5th Precinct Detective Squad that he wanted to file a complaint. Sgt. Zwilling allegedly walked away without taking a complaint (Allegation H: Abuse of Authority: [redacted]). Det. Baer allegedly told [redacted] that he was... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 5, 2020
Received: March 17, 2020
Closed: March 23, 2022

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 5th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime