Complaint #202004007,
May 23, 2020

Summary

On May 23, 2020, at approximately 11:08 P.M., Lt. Favio Quizhpi, PO Volodymyr Burdeynyy, and PO John Espinal, all assigned to PSA 2, were patrolling the vicinity of 391 Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn, when they saw [redacted] holding an open container of beer. The officers chased [redacted] and stopped him in front of the building, where all three officers used physical force to take him to the ground (Allegations A, B, and C, Force: [redacted]). During the takedown, PO Burdeynyy and PO Espinal slapped [redacted] (Allegations D and E, Force: [redacted]). After handcuffing [redacted], PO Burdeynyy pushed [redacted] and [redacted] (Allegations F and G, Force: [redacted]) and punched [redacted] (Allegations H, Force: [redacted]). PO Espinal then pushed [redacted] (Allegation I, Force: [redacted]). On the drive to the PSA 2 stationhouse, PO Burdeynyy restricted [redacted]'s breathing (Allegation J, Force: [redacted]). At the PSA 2 stationhouse, PO Espinal used a chokehold against [redacted] (Allegation K, Force: [redacted]). PO Espinal and PO Joseph Sorrentino, also of PSA 2, then pushed [redacted] (Allegations L and M, Force: [redacted]). [redacted] received three criminal summonses, for engaging in fighting, violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior; unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree; and consumption of alcohol in public (33 Board Review). Read report for details.