Complaint #202105227,
August 25, 2021

Officer: Farrell, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Fowler, James
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Kerr, Evrett
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Farrell, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Fowler, James
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Farrell, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Hui, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Fowler, James
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Farrell, Michael Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Fowler, James Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Kerr, Evrett Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Farrell, Michael Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Stop Exonerated
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Stop Exonerated
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Stop Substantiated (Charges)
Fowler, James Black Male, 40-44 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Farrell, Michael Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Substantiated (Charges)
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Hui, Samuel Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Fowler, James Black Male, 40-44 Force: Radio as club Unfounded

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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Penalties

Farrell, Michael
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, May 1, 2024
APU Not guilty

Hui, Samuel
Forfeit vacation 3 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, May 1, 2024
APU Command Discipline A
Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A

Summary

On August 25, 2021, at approximately 1:55 AM, Sergeant Michael Farrell and Sergeant Samuel Hui of the 73rd Precinct stopped [redacted] as he sat on his moped at the southwest corner of Sutter Avenue and Powell Street in Brooklyn (Allegations A & B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Sgt. Hui also stopped [redacted], [redacted]'s friend who was nearby (Allegations C: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]).
As Sgt. Hui walked towards [redacted], he removed his taser from its holster and allegedly pointed it at [redacted] and indicated he would use it on him while using profanity (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted] & Allegation E: Discourtesy, [redacted]). Sgt. Hui frisked [redacted] and allegedly searched his pocket (Allegation F: Abuse of Authority, [redacted] & Allegation G: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]).
At the same time, Sgt. Farrell was speaking with [redacted] who at one point attempted to leave the area. Sgt. Farrell and Sgt. Hui subsequently wrestled with [redacted] and brought him to the ground (Allegations H & I: Force, [redacted]). Sgt. Farrell and Sgt. Hui handcuffed [redacted] and called additional units for assistance.
Other officers, including Police Officer James Fowler and Police Officer Evrett Kerr of the 73rd Precinct, arrived. PO Fowler and other officers transported [redacted] to the 73rd Precinct where PO Fowler allegedly ignored [redacted]'s request for medical attention (Allegation J: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Fowler allegedly beat him with his radio during this transport (Allegation K: Force, [redacted]).
At the 73rd Precinct stationhouse, Sgt. Farrell ordered [redacted] to be strip-searched (Allegation L: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). While attempting to perform this strip-search, PO Fowler allegedly spoke discourteously to [redacted] (Allegation M: Discourtesy, [redacted]). PO Kerr also allegedly threatened [redacted] with force (Allegation N: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] was charged with possession of a loaded firearm, resisting arrest,... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 25, 2021
Received: September 1, 2021
Closed: December 6, 2022
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 73rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Jonathan Aquino, Gregory Clena, David Damico, Christy George, Christopher Kalinowski
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected