Complaint #200001205,
February 29, 2000

Officer: Melendez, Madeline
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Melendez, Madeline
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Simonetti, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Simonetti, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Melendez, Madeline Hispanic Male, 44 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated
Melendez, Madeline Hispanic Male, 44 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Simonetti, Joseph Hispanic Male, 44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Simonetti, Joseph Hispanic Male, 44 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: February 29, 2000
Received: March 2, 2000
Closed: November 14, 2000

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 30th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Vincenzo Colombo, Mauricio Cuartas, Donna Gibson, Edward Rodriguez, Robert Santos