Complaint #202405381,
May 30, 2024

Officer: March, Brandon
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Colwell, Liam
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Colwell, Liam
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: March, Brandon
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: March, Brandon
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Desiste, Wegens
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
March, Brandon Black Female, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Colwell, Liam Black Female, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Colwell, Liam Black Female, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unfounded
March, Brandon Black Female, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unfounded
March, Brandon Black Female, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Within NYPD Guidelines
Desiste, Wegens Black Female, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Desiste, Wegens
Command Discipline - A

March, Brandon
Command Discipline - A

Colwell, Liam
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: May 30, 2024
Received: May 31, 2024
Closed: September 5, 2025
Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected