Complaint #200008854,
December 25, 2000

Officer: Vitale, Norman
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Astree, Harold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Kress, Rotem
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Astree, Harold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vitale, Norman Hispanic Male, 40 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Astree, Harold Hispanic Male, 40 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Kress, Rotem Hispanic Male, 40 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Astree, Harold Hispanic Male, 40 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: December 25, 2000
Received: December 26, 2000
Closed: May 29, 2001

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Frank Burns, Thomas Joyce, John Landolfi