Complaint #202004055,
June 4, 2020

Summary

On June 4, 2020, [redacted] attended a Black Lives Matter protest in Mott Haven in the Bronx. A Citywide curfew was in effect beginning at 8 p.m. At approximately 8 p.m., at East 136th Street and Brook Avenue, officers surrounded and apprehended the large group of protestors. Officers allegedly pushed an unidentified individual onto the ground and arrested her (Allegation A: Force, [redacted]). As [redacted] stood with a group of protestors, Lieutenant Joel Witriol of PSA 7 pulled [redacted] arm and said, "Get the fuck out of here" (Allegation B: Discourtesy, [redacted]). Police Officer Stephen Centore of the Disorder Control Unit and unknown officers used a leg sweep against [redacted] (Allegation C: Force, [redacted] Allegation D: Force, E: Force, [redacted]). Lt. Witriol kicked [redacted] face with the heel of his boot (Allegation [redacted]). PO Centore told [redacted] "Don't grab my fucking dick, you asshole bitch" (Allegation F: Discourtesy, [redacted] Allegation G: Offensive Language, [redacted]). PO Centore, along with Police Officers Sandy Vargas, Vincent Ciccolella, and Jonathan Ku, all assigned to SRG 4, apprehended [redacted]. During this apprehension, Lt. Witriol and additional officers allegedly struck [redacted] with batons (Allegations H-I: Force, [redacted]). Officers allegedly continued to strike [redacted] with batons after she was handcuffed (Allegation J: Force, [redacted]). [redacted] was taken to [redacted] by Police Officer Edward Weisenburger of SRG 1, where she received medical treatment for her injuries. [redacted] received a summons for violating the Mayor's Executive Order (BR 01). Read report for details.