Brooklyn Councilmember Chi Ossé was arrested Wednesday outside a Bedford‑Stuyvesant brownstone as deputies moved to carry out an eviction tied to a long‑running deed‑theft dispute. Footage circulating online shows Ossé being taken into custody while he stood with neighbors and activists who had gathered to try to stop the removal. The clash has put a fresh spotlight on conservatorships, title fights and what protections exist for longtime homeowners.
Video shows Ossé arrested outside long‑disputed home
A video shared with News 12 shows Ossé being led away as sheriff’s deputies closed in on a Bedford‑Stuy property at the center of a contested title dispute. The outlet reports that Carmella Charrington was taken into custody last Thursday during an appearance at Kings County Supreme Court in a conservatorship matter and that she was released Tuesday evening. According to News 12, the Sheriff’s Office had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
How the arrest unfolded
Officers moved to enforce what supporters described as an eviction at a home on the 200 block of Jefferson Avenue, where neighbors and activists gathered outside to block entry. A clip posted on social media shows Ossé being forced to the ground and put in handcuffs while trying to block deputies, according to reporting by Patch. Authorities have not released detailed charging information as of this writing…