Bronx Man Files NYPD Complaint Over Alleged Brain Injury During Noise Complaint Altercation

Incident Overview

• 📌 A 50-year-old Bronx man, Sammy Santiago, filed a complaint against the NYPD after allegedly suffering a brain injury during an altercation with officers.
• 💡 The incident occurred when officers responded to a noise complaint in Santiago's neighborhood.

Santiago's Account

• 💬 Santiago claims he was listening to music with family when he approached officers who were confronting his daughter.
• 🗣️ He states he tried to de-escalate the situation by explaining his daughter has mental health issues, but alleges an officer pushed him.
• 🤕 Santiago reported experiencing pain throughout his body and claims he was beaten badly.

NYPD's Account and Criminal Complaints

• 🚨 Officers were responding to multiple 311 noise complaints and attempted to seize a speaker.
• 🚫 Chhatika Hill, identified as Santiago's daughter, allegedly interfered with the officers.
• 🚶 Santiago is accused of obstructing the officers while they attempted to arrest Hill.
• 👊 According to a criminal complaint, Santiago was in a fighting stance, clenched his fists, and made threatening remarks.
• ⚖️ The complaint also alleges Santiago flailed his arms and physically pushed officers while resisting arrest, requiring him to be taken to the ground.

Legal Actions and Outcomes

• 📝 Santiago's attorney filed complaints with the civilian complaint review board and NYPD internal affairs.
• 🔍 The Bronx DA's office public integrity unit is investigating the incident.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Sammy Santiago pleaded not guilty to charges of obstruction, harassment, and resisting arrest.
• ✅ Chhatika Hill pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received time served.