Complaint #202203080,
December 2, 2020

Summary

At approximately 6:04 p.m. on December 2, 2020, [redacted] traveled to the 62nd Precinct stationhouse in order to obtain a copy of a lost property report that she had filed there on a previous date. Several officers at the stationhouse informed her that she could not obtain a copy of the report there and would have to obtain the document elsewhere. [redacted] insisted that the officers give her a copy of the report. [redacted] took out a cell phone and started to record the officers. Officers told her that she was not allowed to record and ordered her to leave the stationhouse. [redacted] refused to comply. Several officers, including Sergeant Heriberto Hernandez, Sergeant Ernest Hernandez, Police Officer Tamara Clement and Police Officer John Ramos, grabbed [redacted] by her arms. Sgt. Heriberto Hernandez and Sgt. Ernest Hernandez then forced her to the floor to arrest her (Allegations A and B: Force – Physical force, [redacted]). Afterwards, Sgt. Heriberto Hernandez pulled a facemask [redacted] was wearing up over her eyes (Allegation C: Discourtesy – Action, [redacted]). [redacted] was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct (fighting/violent behavior) (Board Review #01). [redacted] was initially sent to [redacted] to receive treatment for her diabetes while in police custody. She was not diagnosed with any injuries during this visit. During a later follow-up visit at [redacted], however, she was diagnosed with a fracture to her left elbow.
Due to media coverage, this case was added to the agency's list of sensitive cases (Board Review #03-04). Read report for details.