Complaint #200100116, December 2000

Incident: December 28, 2000
Received: January 9, 2001
Closed: March 30, 2001


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)
Officer: Donovan, Timothy
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Decandido, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Decandido, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Donovan, Timothy Hispanic Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn Unfounded
Decandido, Michael Hispanic Male, 33 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Decandido, Michael Hispanic Male, 33 Force: Chokehold Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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 conclusion definitions.