Complaint #200005271,
July 27, 2000

Officer: Higdon, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Caria, Pierluca
Complainant: Black Male, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higdon, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 17
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Caria, Pierluca
Complainant: Black Male, 17
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Higdon, Thomas Black Male, 17 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Caria, Pierluca Black Male, 17 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Higdon, Thomas Black Male, 17 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 15-17 Force: Pepper spray Unfounded
Caria, Pierluca Black Male, 17 Force: Chokehold Unfounded

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: July 27, 2000
Closed: March 26, 2001

Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Gentry Smith, Antonio Thomas