Overview
- Officer Quran McPhatter, 42, was arraigned in Brooklyn Supreme Court, pleaded not guilty, was released without bail, and was given a March return date.
- The indictment lists two counts of third-degree assault, four counts of official misconduct, two counts of third-degree attempted assault, one count of third-degree attempted coercion, and four counts of third-degree menacing.
- Prosecutors describe an Aug. 3, 2025 encounter that began with allegedly unsafe driving in Sunset Park and led to a precinct confrontation recorded and posted by the Mr. Checkpoint account.
- In a separate Oct. 24, 2025 arrest, prosecutors allege McPhatter berated a 60-year-old, slammed him against a patrol car, removed his glasses, and slapped him at the 72nd Precinct, after which the man was treated at a hospital.
- DA Eric Gonzalez framed the case as enforcing de-escalation standards, the Police Benevolent Association called for due process, and the NYPD said McPhatter is suspended without pay.