NYPD arrests City Councilmember Chi Ossé at protest

Ossé's X account posted a video of his arrest, in which NYPD officers wrestled him to the ground.

By Ben Whedon

Published: April 22, 2026 11:31am

The New York Police Department arrested New York City Council member Chi Ossé at an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn.

"Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested while defending his constituent, Carmella Charrington, from eviction after six decades in her home," read a statement from Ossé's X account. "The Council Member is currently being held at the 79th Precinct. We will keep the community updated as this situation develops."

NYPD told Politico that it had arrested Ossé and several others after they failed to disperse on command. Ossé's X account posted a video of his arrest, in which NYPD officers wrestled him to the ground.

Ossé is a close ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and has advocated for an eviction moratorium for homeowners facing "deed theft."

He is still in custody as of press time.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.