Complaint #200008160,
November 14, 2000

Officer: Planeta, William
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Planeta, William
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ross, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ross, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Planeta, William Hispanic Male, 40 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Planeta, William Hispanic Male, 40 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Ross, James Hispanic Male, 40 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Ross, James Hispanic Male, 40 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Substantiated (Charges)
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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: November 14, 2000
Received: November 24, 2000
Closed: June 1, 2001

Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 42nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Joseph Stynes