NYC Council Member Chi Ossé arrested in Brooklyn
Footage has emerged showing the arrest of New York City Council Member Chi Ossé in Brooklyn on April 22, 2026. The video, credited to Jennifer Kings via Storyful, captures the dramatic moment as Ossé was reportedly trying to prevent the eviction of a long-time resident.
The video reveals Ossé, a prominent Democratic socialist and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, being forcibly taken to the ground by police. Ossé had been advocating on behalf of a constituent facing eviction after living in her home for sixty years. His office released a statement highlighting that “Black displacement is happening right now in Bed-Stuy,” and described the woman as “one of many Black homeowners battling deed theft in Brooklyn.”
In the chaotic scene, a bystander can be heard shouting in protest, “Motherf—–, that’s a councilman, what the f— are you doing?” as Ossé is apprehended by officers.
According to a spokesperson from the New York City Police Department, Ossé was among four individuals arrested on charges of obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct. The incident underscores the tensions surrounding housing and displacement issues in the city.
A New York City Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Thursday that Ossé was one of four people arrested and charged with obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct.
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé is seen being arrested on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The NYPD told Fox News Digital that Ossé was one of four people arrested and charged with obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct. (@_jenniferkings via Storyful)
“I will absolutely be filing a misconduct report against the officers who slammed me on the ground. I urge the other folks who were taken into captivity to do the same. I know there are two individuals who were doing the same thing that I was doing, who have reported that they are dealing with a concussion right now,” Ossé said following his arrest.
“I would hope to see that they are held accountable. I hope the police commissioner is taking a deep look on their past, on their histories, and I hope they take our complaints seriously,” he added.
The New York City Department of Finance describes deed theft as occurring “when criminals record fraudulent deeds, mortgages or other liens against a property without the owner’s knowledge or consent.
“Anyone can be a victim of deed fraud, but seniors, immigrants, and people of color are most at risk,” it added.
A police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the New York City Sheriff’s Office and NYC Marshals showed up at an address in Brooklyn “to carry out an eviction and to determine if an individual, who is considered a ward of the state of Georgia and is supposed to be in the state of Georgia but hasn’t been for several years, was at this residence.”
Chi Ossé, a New York City Council member, speaks at a campaign rally for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani at United Palace in New York City on Oct. 13, 2025. (Christian Monterrosa/Bloomberg)
Police said the NYC Marshals had a signed order from a judge to evict the individual, but when they arrived, protesters were blocking access to her building.
“As is depicted on body-worn camera footage, Council Member Ossé was arrested after two protesters were arrested for blocking the gate in front of the building,” the spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
“When those two people were arrested, Ossé was not in front of the gate,” the spokesperson continued. “Once those two were arrested, Ossé pushes past officers who were attempting to block him from standing in front of the gate, and then he begins to block the gate entrance.”
Police said an officer then verbally engaged Ossé for a few seconds before trying to arrest him, but that Ossé physically resisted “attempts to take his hands and arms, appearing to flail his arms and hands to prevent officers from restraining him.”
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was protesting the eviction of a woman in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when he was arrested. (@_jenniferkings via Storyful)
“The officers have no room behind them (gate to house up against them and Ossé) to maneuver him and end up taking him down for arrest, as is within guidelines for making an arrest for someone committing obstruction of governmental administration,” the spokesperson added.
