Complaint #200002069,
March 29, 2000

Officer: Sommer, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sommer, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sommer, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sommer, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sommer, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ewings, Charles
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sommer, James Hispanic Male, 36 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Sommer, James Hispanic Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Sommer, James Hispanic Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Sommer, James Hispanic Male, 36 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Sommer, James Hispanic Male, 36 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Ewings, Charles Hispanic Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: March 29, 2000
Received: March 31, 2000
Closed: July 20, 2001

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 33rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Robert Vetere, John Zonneveld